FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- IODINE CRYSTALS,I 37  -- 6810-00-241-1188
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IODINE CRYSTALS,I 37
MSDS Date:03/27/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1188
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:IODINE
CAS:7553-56-2
RTECS #:NN1575000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.1 PPM; 9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS  1400 MG/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: INHALATION- RHINITIS,
    RHINORREA, VERTIGO, SEVERE IRRITATION. EYES- IRRITATION, STAINING.
    SKIN- SENSITIZATION DERATITIS, BURNS, BLISTERING. INGESTION- SHOCK,
    DEATH, SEVERE ABDOMINAL DISTRESS. CH RONIC: BRONCHITIS, TREMORS,
    INSOMNIA, HYPERSENSITIVITY OF SKIN, JOINT PAIN,
    CONJUNCTIVITIS,ANOREXIA,"IODISM".
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST,
    FEVER, SORE THROAT. EYES: IRRITAION, BURNING SENSATION, BROWN
    STAINS IN WHITE OF EYE. SKIN: BLISTERING, WEEPING, BURNS, AND
    FEVER. INGESTION: SEVERE ABDOMINAL	PAIN, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    INTENSE THIRST, DELIRIUM, STUPOR. METALLIC TASTE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN CONDITIONS MAY BE
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. SEE
    DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. EYES: WASH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    COVER WITH STERIAL BANDAGE. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONTAMINA TED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: GIVE MILK. THEN STACH SOLUTION. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING! SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, OR WATER
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN STORAGE AREA, USE
    UNMANNED MONITOR. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EVACUATE 2500 FOOT RADIUS IN CASE OF
    UNCONTROLLED FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH SAND OR OTHER MATERIAL, SCOOP UP
    WITH SHOVEL AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. CONTACT LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. DO NOT DISPOSE OF WITH
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (OIL, RAGS, PAPER), MAY IGNITE. POISONING MAY
    AFFECT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR UNLESS IDLH
    CONDITIONS ARE PRESENT, THEN USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. IDLH= 1PPM.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVA, VITON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OF COMPATIBLE MATERIAL. BOOTS OF
    PROPER MATERIAL FOR SPILLS. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER. LAUNDER ALL
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:363F,184C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:237F,114C
Vapor Pres:0.3 @ 77F
Vapor Density:8.8
Spec Gravity:4.93
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:0.03% @ 68F (20C)
Appearance and Odor:BLUE-VIOLET TO BLACK CRYSTALS WITH A SHARP,
    CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, HALOGENS, ETHANOL AND ETHANOL MIXTURES, ACETYLENE,METAL
    CARBIDES, METAL ALDEHYDES, REDUCING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, HIGH PRESSURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IODINE COMPOUNDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.	DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTACT LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.

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