Iodoethane
Ethane iodide
Monoiodoethane
C2H5I / CH3CH2I
Molecular mass: 155.97
ICSC # 0479
CAS # 75-03-6
RTECS # KI4750000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 61°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 61°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Confusion.
Cough.
Drowsiness.
Dizziness.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Artificial respiration may be needed.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Confusion.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Unconsciousness.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Remove all ignition sources.
Collect leaking liquid in covered labelled containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong bases,
strong oxidants.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
TURNS DARK ON Exposure TO LIGHT.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing iodine
and
hydrogen iodide
.
Reacts
with
strong bases
and
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
, resulting in
lowering of consciousness
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 72°C
Melting point: -108°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.936
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.4
Vapour pressure, kPa at 18°C: 13.3
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.4 calculated
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.8
Flash point: 61°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.0
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0479
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ETHYL IODIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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