International Chemical Safety Cards

THALLIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1221

Carbonic acid, dithallium(1+) salt
Dithallium carbonate
Thallous carbonate
Tl₂CO₃
Molecular mass: 468.78

ICSC #    1221
CAS #     6533-73-9
RTECS # XG4000000
UN #        1707
EC #         081-002-00-9
March 05, 2002 Peer reviewe

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION	See Ingestion.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED! See Ingestion.	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES		Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Headache. Weakness. Pain in the legs. Blurred vision. Loss of hair. Restlessness. Rapid heart beat. Convulsions. See Notes.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.) Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Well closed. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, food and feedstuffs .

Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: A
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 26/28-33-51/53
S: 1/2-13-28-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1221

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

THALLIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1221

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes . Reacts violently with strong acids and strong oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV (as Tl and soluble compounds): 0.1 mg/m³ as TWA (skin) (ACGIH 2001).
MAK: class IIb, as Tl and soluble compounds (2001)

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and by inhalation and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract , nervous system , kidneys and cardiovascular system . May cause hair loss and atrophy of nails. Exposure may result in death when ingested. The effects may be delayed. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system and may cause hair loss. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 272°C
Density: 7.1
g/cm3

Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 5.2

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in vegetables and freshwater organisms. The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to birds and mammals. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

N O T E S

Symptoms of acute thallium intoxication usually develop slowly; gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain) appear usually within few hours after exposure but neurological disorders and other symptoms may show after 2-5 days. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. See ICSC 0077 (Thallium), 0336 (Thallium sulfate).

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-II

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1221	THALLIUM CARBONATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.