Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Thallium (III) chloride hydrate (8% H2O)
CAS Registry Number: 13453-33-3
Formula: TlCl3.XH2O
EINECS Number:
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Thallic chloride, hexahydrate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13453-33-3 100% 0.1mg/m3 0.1mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Danger of cumulative effects.
Emergency Overview:
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion
Eye Contact: Contact with eyes causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain, pimples, boils, hives and blisters.
Inhalation: Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion of small amounts results in swelling of the feet and legs, mental confusion, pain,
Ingestion:
paralysis, and death.
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Acute poisoning results in swelling of the feet and legs, mental confusion,
Acute Health Affects:
angina-like pains, paralysis, weakness, and death.
Danger of cumulative effects. Prolonged exposure to thallium compounds causes discoloration of the hair,
Chronic Health Affects:
which later falls out, joint pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, severe pain in the legs, albuminuria, and optic neuritis.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and none
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: solid may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: solid may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 310.73
Melting Point: 37°
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water:
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals
Decomposition Products: water, metal chloride
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to groundwater or waterways. Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects.
Ecological Information:
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Thallium compounds, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1707
Shipping Name (IATA): Thallium compound, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1707
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N760 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
