Product ID:86-8972, IODINE
MSDS Date:02/06/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKDCT

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Cage: 59896

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Cage: 59896

IODINE

CAS: 7553-56-2

RTECS: NN1575000

OSHA PEL C1 MG/M3;C0.1 PPM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 14G/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN,NOSE.
EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY
CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
NTP OR OSHA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE EYES,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, RAISING & LOWERING
EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: THOROUGHLY
WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
LAUNDER CO NTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE. GET MEDICALATTENTION
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON
CONTROL CENTER . NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUBLIMES AT ORDINARY TEMPERATURES
YIELDING A VAPOR, VIOLET IN COLOR AND CORROSIVE TO METALS AND TO
ALL BODY TISSUES.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING.
ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE ABSORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED AND AWAY FROM
HEAT. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA PROTECTED AGAINST
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE AWAY FROM FINELY DIVIDED METALS, ESPECIALLY
ALUMINUM AND TITANIUM; PHOSPHO RUS; ORGANIC SOLVENTS; RUBBER GOODS;
PLASTICS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST OR VAPOR. DO NOT GET INTO EYES,
ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
P/N: 86-8970; 86-8972; 86-8980; 86-8982

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:=184.C, 363.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=113.5C, 236.3F
Vapor Pres:0.2MM@20C
Vapor Density:4.4
Spec Gravity:4.93
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SUBLIMES AT ORDINARY TEMP
Solubility in Water:0.029G/100ML
Appearance and Odor:BLUISH-BLACK SCALES, CRYSTALS,METALLIC
LUSTER,CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH GASEOUS AMMONIA OR ITS SOLUTIONS WITH FREE IODINE SHOULD
BE AVOIDED TO PREVENT FORMATION OF THE EXPLOSIVE NITROGEN
IODIDE.ACETALDEHYDE.SODIUM. SODIUM HYDRIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE OR HEAT WILL
INCREASE RATE OF SUBLIMATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ELEMENTAL FORM:CANNOT PRODUCE
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER
(TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:IHL-RAT LCLO: 800 MG/M3/1H, ORL-RAT LD50: 14
G/KG.

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.

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D002.

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: CORROSIVE SOLIDS, N.O.S. (IODINE),
8, UN1759, III. ***30 G BOTTLE IS A SMALL QUANTITY EXECTION.***

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.