Product ID:ALKALINE POTASSIUM IODIDE AZIDE (CODE #7166)
MSDS Date:04/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-271-4046
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKGQG

LAMOTTE COMPANY

CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
US

Emergency Phone: 410-778-3100

Info Phone: 410-778-3100

Cage: 34807

LAMOTTE COMPANY

329 CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620 US

Telephone: 410-778-3100

Cage: 34807

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

OSHA PEL S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)

ACGIH TLV: C 0.11 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM IODIDE

CAS: 7681-11-0

RTECS: TT2975000

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: TO 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY
PARTS, EYES, SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS, MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER,
REMOVE AFFECTED CLOTHING AND FLUSH SKIN FOR 15 MINUTES. INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUC E VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH, DRINK GLASS OF WATER AND
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Extinguishing Media:NOT A FIRE HAZARD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT INHALATION AND CONTACT WITH EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS WITH
WATER. MAY PRODUCE ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES. CAN REACT
WITH METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN, FORMING EXPLOSIVE MIX WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE BY CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY ADDING
DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID (CONC, 6M, OR LESS) TO PH 7. COLLECT WASTE
LIQUID.
Neutralizing Agent:HYDROCHLORIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE ITEMS
(ACIDS, METALS).

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:YES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:B1
pH:14
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL AMT. <25 ML- FLUSH NEUTRALIZED WASTE TO
DRAIN WITH WATER. LARGE AMT.- SODIUM AZIDE CAN REACT WITH METAL,
SUCH AS COPPER PIPES, TO FORM SHOCK OR FRICTION SENSITIVE METAL
AZIDES (EXPLOSIVE). DISP OSE OF LARGER AMTS AS HAZARDOUS WASTE,
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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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.

Toxicological Information:ORAL RAT LD50: 365 MG/KG FOR POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE; 27 MG/KG FOR SODIUM AZIDE SOLID.