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Pyrophoric solids and liquids

Pentaborane is a nonmetallic, colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It decomposes at 300°F, if it has not already ignited, and will ignite spontaneously in air if [Pg.235]

A bag of charcoal, an ORM-D material, that may undergo spontaneous heating upon contact with water. If the heat is confined, combustion may occur. [Pg.236]

Aluminum alkyls are colorless liquids or solids. They are pyrophoric and may ignite spontaneously in air. They are often in solution with hydrocarbon solvents. Aluminum alkyls are pyrophoric materials in a flammable solvent. The vapors are heavier than air, water-reactive, and corrosive. Decomposition begins at 350°F. The four-digit UN identification number is 3051. The NFPA 704 designation is health 3, flammability 4, and reactivity 3. The white space at the bottom of the diamond has a W with a slash through it, indicating water reactivity. They are used as catalysts in polymerization reactions. [Pg.237]

Potassium sulfide, K2S, is a binary salt. It is a red or yeUow-red crystalline mass or fused solid. It is deliquescent in air, which means it absorbs water from the air, and it is also soluble in water. Potassium sulfide is a dangerous fire risk and may ignite spontaneously. It is explosive in the form of dust and powder. It decomposes at 1562°F and melts at 1674°F. The specific gravity is 1.74, which is heavier than air. The four-digit UN identification number is 1382. The NFPA 704 designation is health 3, flammability 1, and reactivity 0. Potassium sulfide is used primarily in analytical chemistry and medicine. [Pg.237]


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