Iridium carbonyl
Agent Name
Iridium carbonyl
CAS Number
18827-81-1
Formula
C12-Ir4-O12
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dodecacarbonyltetrairidium, Ir 69.6%; Iridium carbonyl; [ChemFinder] UN3466
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Yellow crystals; Flammable, but not an explosive hazard; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Toxicity of iridium unknown, but thought to be similar to platinum and osmium; Decomposition of carbonyl compounds can yield carbon monoxide; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Metal carbonyls, solid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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