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Sodium sulfide nonahydrate, ACS, 98.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is the precursor material for preparation of cadmium sulfide quantum dots. Also employed in the pulp and paper industry. It is likewise employed in the making of colors and dyestuffs. It is too useful in the trace quantities for the rapid synthesis of small silver nanocubes through mediating polyol reduction. It has as a significant role in breaking up the feather keratin useful for the preparation of bio-polymer.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∽50°C (decomposition) |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% min. |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether. |
| Formula Weight | 240.18 (78.04 Anhydrous) |
| Grade | ACS |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
| Appearance | Crystalline |
| Density | 1.427 g/cm3 at 20°C |
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Safety and Handling
- Sodium sulfide nonahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- EUH031-Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
- EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium sulfide, nonahydrate
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