SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- IODINE, 13380  -- 6550-00N082782
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IODINE, 13380
MSDS Date:11/01/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N082782
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IODINE
CAS:7553-56-2
RTECS #:NN1575000
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM, C
ACGIH TLV:0.1 PPM, C

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 14 GM/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN. MATL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCT TO TISS OF
    MUC MEMBS & UPPER RESP TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHAL MAY BE FATAL AS
    RSLT OF SPASM, INFLAMM & EDEMA OF LA RYNX & BRONCHI, CHEM PNEUM &
    PULM EDEMA. SYMPS OF EXPOS MAY INCL BURNING SENSATION, COUGH,
    WHEEZING, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HDCH,
    NAUS & VOMIT. EXPOS CAN CAUSE:STOM PAINS, VOMIT, DIARR. DMG TO
    EYES. DERM. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RXN. TARGET ORG(S):THYROID. TARGET
    ORG DATA:GI (HYPERMOTIL ITY, DIARR; OTHER CHANGES); ENDOCRINE (EVID
    OF THYROID HYPERFUNC); EFTS ON NEWBORN (VIABILITY INDEX; GROWTH
    STATISTICS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
    ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. SKIN:IMMED
    FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAM CLT HG & SHOES. DISCARD CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INHAL:IF NOT
    BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT
    MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME OR SODA ASH,
    PICK UP, KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINER & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE  AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:DRY LIME OR SODA ASH.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAP. AVOID CONT W/EYES,
    SKIN & CLTHG. AVOID PRLNG/RPTD EXPOS. CORROSIVE. HIGHLY TOXIC. SEV
    LACHRYMATOR. HARMFUL VAPOR. SENSITIZER.
Other Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. TOX BY
    INHAL, IN CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES BURNS. MAY CAUSE
    SENSIT BY INHAL & SKIN CONT. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL
    UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE I MMED (SHOW LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:A VIOLENT REACTION OCCURS BETWEEN IODINE & ACETALDEHYDE.
    EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:4.93
Appearance and Odor:SOLID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAGNESIUM, ZINC, AMMONIA, ALUMINUM, CORRODES STEEL. MIXING IODINE,
    ANTIMONY & AMMONIA RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION. (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL IN ELEMENTAL STATE SHOULD BE RECOVERED
    FOR REUSE OR RECYLCING. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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