Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic
reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause gastric disturbances and electrolytic imbalance.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure can lead to iodism characterized by salivation,
nasal discharge, sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, laryngitis,
bronchitis, stomatitis, and skin rashes.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical aid if cough or
other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
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. During a fire, irritating
and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Cover with sand, dry lime or soda ash and place in
a closed container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7553-56-2:
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 0.1 ppm STEL; 1.1 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: ; 0.1 ppm Ceiling; 1 mg/m3 Ceiling
Belgium - TWA: 0.1 ppm VLE; 1 mg/m3 VLE
France - VLE: 0.1 ppm VLE; 1 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 0.1 ppm TWA; 1.1 mg/m3 TWA
Germany: Skin absorber
Japan: 0.1 ppm OEL; 1 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 0.1 ppm Ceiling; 1.0 mg/m3 Ceiling
Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 0.1 ppm VLA-EC; 1 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 7681-11-0:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: dark amber
Odor: iodine-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Powdered aluminum, active metals, strong reducing agents. Acetylene
and acetaldehyde causes explosive reactions with iodine. Mixtures
with ammonium hydroxide form shock sensitive compounds.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen iodide, iodine, iodide ions (I-).
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7553-56-2: NN1575000
CAS# 7681-11-0: TT2975000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7553-56-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 22 gm/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 =
1000 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 10 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 14
gm/kg.
CAS# 7681-11-0.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Iodine -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Potassium iodide -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7553-56-2: 1
CAS# 7681-11-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7553-56-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7681-11-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7553-56-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7681-11-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7553-56-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7681-11-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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