Product ID:POTASSIUM IODINE;P-4190;POTIDE
MSDS Date:11/09/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-185-7017
MSDS Number: BHBTB

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 80015

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

POTASSIUM IODIDE

CAS: 7681-11-0

RTECS: TT2975000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISED

LD50 LC50 Mixture:862MG/KG ORAL-MOUSE LDLO
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT,REDNESS OR PAIN IN EYES;POISON
MAY AFFECT THE THYROID GLAND,POSION FROM SALTS MAY RESULT IN
SENSITIZATION REACTION,HYPOTHYOID EFFECT. CHRONIC:IO DISM,SKIN
RASHES,JOINT PAIN,ASTHMA,CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS DATA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES,SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER;MAY USE MILD DETERGENT;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF NEEDED.
INHALATION:REM OVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER,INDUCE
VOMITING,CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,HALON,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF APPLICABLE,USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN
AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS,STRONG ACIDS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV (RESP DUST).
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV (RESP DUST).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
DUST/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2426F/1330C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1258F/681C
Vapor Pres:1MMHG
Spec Gravity:3.1
pH:6-9.2
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE (127.5%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE,DELIQUESCENT GRANULES OR POWDER
WITH A STRONG,BITTER TASTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI METALS,BROMINE,OXIDANTS,PERCHLORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF POTASSIUM AND HYDROGEN
IODIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.