Magnesium iodide
Agent Name
Magnesium iodide
CAS Number
10377-58-9
Formula
I2-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Magnesium iodide (MgI2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Octahydrate: White deliquescent solid; Easily discolored by light and air; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] White odorless beads; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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