CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards -
Cesium hydroxide (original) (raw)
Synonyms & Trade Names
Cesium hydrate, Cesium hydroxide dimer
DOT ID & Guide
Physical Description
Colorless or yellowish, crystalline solid. [Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air).]
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Water, acids, CO2, metals (e.g., Al, Pb, Sn, Zn), oxygen [Note: CsOH is a strong base, causing the generation of considerable heat in contact with water or moisture.]
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; eye, skin burns
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
**Skin:**Prevent skin contact
**Eyes:**Prevent eye contact
**Wash skin:**When contaminated
**Remove:**When wet or contaminated
**Change:**Daily
**Provide:**Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
**Eye:**Irrigate immediately
**Skin:**Water flush immediately
**Breathing:**Respiratory support
**Swallow:**Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations