- Ferrous iodide
- Iron protoiodide
| Iron(II) iodide | |
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| Formula | FeI2 |
| Structure | |
| Description | White to off-white powder. |
| Uses | Used as a catalyst for organic reactions. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 7783-86-0 |
| NIH PubChem CID | 82220 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 232-031-2 |
| EC Class | R: 36/37/38, S: 26-37/39 |
| Merck | 12,4097 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Philippiens PICCS | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | FeI2 |
| Formula mass | 309.65 |
| Melting point, °C | 587 |
| Density | 5.29 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Slightly soluble. |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| Protection | Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Chemical safety goggles. |
| Respirators | ollow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. |
| Small spills/leaks | Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. |
| Incompatibilities | Strong acids, strong bases, alkali metals, moisture. |
| Decomposition | Hydrogen iodide, iodine. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Fire fighting | As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure effects | |
| Ingestion | May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. |
| Inhalation | Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. |
| Skin | Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. |
| Eyes | Causes eye irritation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. |
| Skin | Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. |
| Eyes | Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
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