Iodine monochloride
Agent Name
Iodine monochloride
CAS Number
7790-99-0
Formula
Cl-I
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Chlorine iodide (ClI); Iodine chloride (ICl); Iodochlorine; Protochlorure d'iode [French]; Wijs' chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1792
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Black solid or reddish-brown liquid; Solid occurs as alpha (mp = 27.2 deg C) and beta (mp = 13.9 deg C) forms; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Black crystalline solid with an acrid odor; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in analytical chemistry and as a topical antimicrobial agent; [Merck Index] Used in organic synthesis; [Hawley]
Comments
Reacts with air forming iodine pentoxide; Causes skin burns; [Merck Index] A strong skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] Reacts with water evolving heat and toxic and corrosive fumes; Exposure may cause severe injury, burns, or death; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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