CKWTK - 11400,IODINE

Product Identification

Product ID:11400,IODINE
MSDS Date:12/12/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWTK

Responsible Party
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 1B464

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

IODINE

CAS: 7553-56-2

RTECS: NN1575000

OSHA PEL C1 MG/M3;C0.1 PPM

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 14,000 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION AND
BURNS. VAPOR/MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS. SKIN: HARMFUL
IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE SKIN
SENSITIZATION, AN ALLERGIC REACTION. I NGESTION: MAY CAUSE GI
IRRITATION AND BURNS WITH NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH BURNING PAIN IN NOSE, THROAT, COUGH ING,
WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, PULMONARY EDEMA, EPIPHORIA
(EXCESSIVE TEARING). CHRONIC: CAN LEAD TO IODISM CHARACTERIZED BY
SALIVATION, NASAL DISCHARGE, SNEEZING, FEVER, BRONCHITIS,
STOMATITIS, S KIN RASH. CAN AFFECT THYROID FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BY ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP,
OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
VAPOR/MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS. SKIN: CAUSES SKIN
BURNS. MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION, AN ALLERGIC REACTION.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GI IRRITATION AND BURNS WITH NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
TRACT WITH BURNING PAIN IN NOSE, THROAT, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, PULMONARY EDEMA, EPIPHORIA (EXCESSIVE
TEARING).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES., OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL
AID IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. RINSE AREA WITH
WAT ER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND
ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNC ONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION: GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO
FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DI FFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
SUBSTANCE IS NONCOMBUSTIBLE; USE AGENT MOST APPROPRIATE TO
EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH (APPROVED OR
EQUIVALENT), AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN.
OXIDIZER. GREATLY INCREASES THE BUR NING RATE OF COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT PROVIDED

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
SWEEP UP OR ABSORB MATERIAL, THEN PLACE INTO A SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY,
CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT
STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD AND DRINKING
WATER. KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG ACIDS. KEEP AWAY FROM METALS. KEEP
AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENTS. AVOI D CONTACT WITH CLOTHING AND OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INGEST OR INHALE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN
EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
29 CFR 1910.134 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH OR
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149 APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:VENTILATION IS NORMALLY REQUIRED WHEN HANDLING OR USING
THIS PRODUCT TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE
EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND A FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
P/N: 11757. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. ABBREVIATION:
N/A=NOT APPLICABLE OR NOT AVAILABLE. N/K=UNKNOWN. N/P=NOT PROVIDED.
N/R=NOT RELEVANT. N/D=NOT DETERMINED. N/E=NOT ESTABLISHED. CNS=C
ENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. GI=GASTROINTESTINAL.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=184.4C, 363.9F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=113.5C, 236.3F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Vapor Pres:1 MM HG @38.7
Vapor Density:9.0
Spec Gravity:4.93
pH:NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL, MEOH,
Appearance and Odor:BLACK-VIOLET SOLID; IODINE-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT PROVIDED
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POWDERED ALUMINUM, ACTIVE METALS. ACETYLENE, ACETALDEHYDE CAUSE
EXPLOSIVE REACTIONS. IODINE REACTS WITH AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE TO FORM
SHOCK SENSITIVE COMPOUNDS THAT ARE EXPLOSIVE WHEN DRY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN IODIDE, IODINE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:ORAL, MOUSE: LD50 = 22 GM/KG; ORAL, RABBIT:
LD50 = 10 GM/KG; ORAL, RAT: LD50 = 14 GM/KG.

Other Information

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.

Ecology

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: FISH, LC50: 28.5 MG/KG. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NOT
AVAILABLE.

Transport

Transport Information:US DOT SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE SOLID, N. O. S.
(IODINE). HAZARD CLASS: 8. UN NUMBER: UN1759. PACKING GROUP: I I.
IMO SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, NOS. HAZARD CLASS: 6.1.
UN NUMBER: UN3288. PACKING GROUP: I I I. IATA SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC
SOLID, INORGANIC, NOS. HAZARD CLASS: 6.1. UN NUMBER: UN3288.
PACKING GROUP: I I I.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302 (RQ): NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN
THIS MATERIAL HAVE AN RQ. SECTION 302 (TPQ): NONE OF THE
CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT HAVE A TPQ. SARA CODES CAS # 7553-56-2:
ACUTE, CHRONIC, FLAMMABLE. S ECTION 313: NO CHEMICALS ARE
REPORTABLE UNDER SECTION 313. CLEAN AIR ACT: THIS MATERIAL DOES
NOT CONTAIN ANY HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY CLASS 1 OZONE DEPLETORS. THI S MATERIAL DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY CLASS 2 OZONE DEPLETORS.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: CAS# 7553-56-2 IS LISTED ON THE
TSCA INVENTORY. CLEAN WATER ACT: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS
PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES UNDER THE CWA. NONE OF
THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS PRIORITY POLLUTANTS
UNDER THE CWA. NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS
TOXIC POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CWA. OSHA: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN
THIS PRODUCT ARE CONSIDERED HIGH LY HAZARDOUS BY OSHA.
State Regulatory Information:CAS# 7553-56-2 CAN BE FOUND ON THE
FOLLOWING STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS: CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY,
FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA, MINNESOTA, MASSACHUSETTS. CALIFORNIA NO
SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL: NONE OF THE CHEM ICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED.