Cesium iodide
Agent Name
Cesium iodide
CAS Number
7789-17-5
Formula
Cs-I
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cesium monoiodide; Caesium iodide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] White hygroscopic solid; Odorless; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in prisms for infrared spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescent screens, and scintillation counters; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cesium." See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: