General Information
Revision date
1998-03-10
Product name
Diiodomethane, 99+%
Product Synonyms
Diiodomethane; Methylene Diiodide
CAS No.
75-11-6
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: clear amber liquid. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Light sensitive. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Chronic: Chronic exposure can lead to iodism characterized by salivation, nasal discharge, sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis, and skin rashes.
