Boron triiodide
Agent Name
Boron triiodide
CAS Number
13517-10-7
Formula
B-I3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borane, triiodo-; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Pink crystals that react with water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Corrosive substance; Causes burns; Harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Explanatory Notes
mp = 43-44 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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