Public Safety, Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet
13386 International Parkway
NIK Jacksonville, FL 32218
Test # 6401
(800) 654-9943
SECTION 1 - IDENTITY
Name: NIK Public Safety, Inc. Address: 13386 International Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Emergency Contact: Chemtel庐 United States (800) 255-3924 International 鈥? 813-248-0585 (Collect)
Common Name (Used on Label): Date Prepared: July 31, 2002
Mayer鈥檚 Reagent Test # 6401 Formula: Does Not Apply
Chemical Name: Does Not Apply Chemical Family: Does Not Apply
Trade Name & Synonyms: NIK (Narcotics Identification System) 鈥? Trademark of NIK Public Safety, Inc.
SECTION 2 鈥? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Component CAS # % (by wt) TLV PEL
Potassium tri-iodomercurate aqueous solution:
3 3
Mercuric Chloride 7487-94-7 1% 0.05mg/m /10hr 0.05mg/m
Potassium Iodide 7681-11-0 2% Not Established Not Established
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
TLV: Threshold Limit Value established by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygenists, 1987-88
SECTION 3 鈥? PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: 100 掳 C Specific Gravity (H2 O=1): 1.08686
Percent Volatile (by Vo l): 97% Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 17.5 @ 20掳 C
Solubility in Water: Complete Evaporation rate: Not determined
Vapor density (Air=1): Applicable Reactivity in Water: none
Appearance and Odor: Clear, Colorless liquid
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: None Flammable Limits in Air (% by Vol):
Lower: NA Upper: NA
Extinguishing Media: non-flammible Auto Ignition Temperature: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Mercury vapors emitted in fire conditions. Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-
contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive
pressure mode.
SECTION 5 鈥? HEALTH INFORMATION
Primary Routes of Exposure (# 6401): Inhalation, contact with eyes or skin.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure:
(1) Acute Overexposure 鈥? Mercuric compounds may cause headache, coughing, dizziness or difficulty breathing. Inhalation and
ingestion are harmful and may be fatal. LD50 in mice for potassium iodide is 1863 mg /kg and 40 mg/kg for mercuric iodide.
Note: at this concentration the solution is used medically as a topical disinfectant, anticeptic.
(2) Chronic Overexposure 鈥? Repeated or prolonged exposure to dilute solution may cause iodism. Hypersensitivity to iodides may
develop characterized by skin rash, rhinitis, asthma, lymph node enlargement.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Impaired pulmonary function, pre -existing eye problems, pre -existing skin disorders.
Chemical Component Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen: NTP IARC OSHA
None Yes No No
Other Exposure Limits: None
Emergency & First Aid Procedures: If conscious, induce vomiting and repeat until fluid is clear. In case of eye contact, flush with
water for at least 15 minutes. For skin contact, flush with water. Call a physician.
SECTION 6 鈥? REACTIVITY DATA
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures over 302o C will emit toxic mercury vapors.
Stability: Unstable _Stable X
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong alkalis, ammonia, sulfides, sulfites, formates, hypophosphites.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Mercury vapors and oxides of potassium and hydrogen iodide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Conditions to Avoid: Not applicable for polymerization.
SECTION 7 鈥? SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Cover with vermiculite to absorb. Add water if necessary to form slurry.
Disposal Method: Dispose of wastes in accordance with Federal, State & local codes. Normal disposal includes neutralization &
absorption in vermiculite, dry sand, earth or similar material.
SECTION 8 鈥? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection is not required under normal & intended uses.
Ventilation: Room ventilation is expected to be adequate except during spills or fires.
Protective Gloves: Required when the potential for contact exists.
Eye Protection: Required when possibility of contact exists.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: An eye wash fountain & safety shower should be readily available where the potential for
eye contact exists.
SECTION 9 鈥? SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in handling & storing: Store & handle according to packaging instructions. Store in cool, well ventilated area.
Keep away from reactive materials and fire hazard.
Other Precautions: Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling.
SECTION 10 鈥? TRANSPORTATION IDENTIFICATION
DOT 鈥? Carton and Case: 鈥淭his package conforms to 49 CFR 173.4
CAS #: 7487-94-7
7681-11-0
IATA 鈥? Dangerous goods in accepted quantity.
ID Numbers: Label Class
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL
To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological effects of this product have not been thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL DATA
To the best of our knowledge, the ecological effects of this product have not been thoroughly investigated.
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