| MolecularFormula
CH2I2 |
| CAS No. 75-11-6 |
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| Molecular
Weight |
| 267.84 |
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| Typical
Properties |
| Appearance |
Yellow or
brown, very heavy liquid |
| Specific gravity |
d1515
3.3326 |
| Melting point |
6°C |
| Boiling point |
181°C |
| Refractive index |
n10.5D |
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| Solubility |
| In water |
1.4g/100g (20°C) |
Miscible
with alcohol, ether, propanol, iso-propanol, hexane, and
Benzene. |
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| Reactivity |
Turned brown by water,
light and air. Decomposes above 181ºC. Solidifies
into needle shaped crystals at 5.7ºC, and
leaf shaped crystals at 5.2ºC. |
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| Specifications |
| Item |
ISE Standard |
| Appearance |
Transparent reddish liquid |
| Specific gravity |
d204
3.320 ~ 3.330 |
| Assay |
99.0% min. (gas chromatography
method) |
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| Packaging |
10l Stainless
steel drum
Net weight: 30 kg |
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| Applications |
Ore flotation
dressing
X-ray radiography
specific gravity measuring agent |
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| Hazards |
| 1) Fire and explosion |
Non combustible |
| 2) Gas generation |
Characteristic aroma |
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| Toxicity |
LD50
(hypodermic injection) 830 mg/kg (rat)
Irritant, and anesthetic at high concentration
-- Source: Chemical Data Handbook |
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| Handling
& Storage |
| Containers must be tightly
sealed and stored in a dark, dry place. |
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