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RICCA CHEMICAL
COMPANY
Material Safety
Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Numbers:
6272, 6273, 6274, SOD84
Product Identity:
POTASSIUM IODATE, < 0.051 NORMAL AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
Emergency Contact(24 hr)
Manufacturer's Name:
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
CAGE Code: 0V553
Address: Telephone Number For Information:
PO BOX 13090 817-461 -5601
ARLINGTON, TX 76094
Date Prepared: Revision: 2
6/22/1999 Last revised: 9/13/2001
Print Date: 8/11/2003
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS Registry# Percent Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Sodium Bicarbonate 144 -55-8 <0.1 Not Available Not Available
Potassium Iodate 7758-05-6 <0.2 Not Available Not Available
Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 Balance Not Available Not Available
Section 3 : Hazard Identification
Does not present any significant health hazards. May cause mild irritation to the skin, eyes and
Emergency Overview:
gastrointestinal tract. Wash areas of contact with water
Target Organs:eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract
Eye Contact:May cause slight irritation.
Inhalation:May cause mild irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
Skin Contact:May cause slight irritation.
Ingestion:Large oral doses may produce gastrointestinal disturbances; symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea
None
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity:
IARC - No.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information:
Bicarbonate.
Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium
Reproductive Information:
Bicarbonate.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures 鈥? In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
Eye Contact:Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact:Wash areas of contact with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion:Dilute with water or milk. Call a physician if necessary.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:Not Available. Method Used:Not Available.
LFL: Not Available. UFL: Not Available.
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.
Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Fire Fighting Instructions: normal procedures/instructions.
Use
Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Equipment:
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with suitable material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Small amounts may be flushed to the
sewer with excess water.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and
physical damage.
SAFETY STORAGE CODE: General
Section 8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
No
Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Respiratory Protection:
Chemical resistant gloves.
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:Clear, colorless liquid pH: Not Available.
Odor:Odorless Boiling Point(C): Approximately 100
掳
Infinite Melting Point(C): Approximately 0
Solubility in Water: 掳
Approximately 1-1.02 Vapor Pressure:Not Applicable.
Specific Gravity:
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Chemical Stability:
Strong acids, flammables, reducing agents, Sulfides, Peroxides.
Incompatibility:
Hazardous Decomposition Products: produce toxic Iodine vapors when heated to decomposition.
May
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11. Toxicological Information
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LDLo, Oral, Mouse: (Potassium Iodate) 531 mg/kg, behavioral effects noted. LD50, Oral, Rat: 4220 mg/kg (Sodium
Bicarbonate), details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information: information found.
No
Chemical Fate Information: information found.
No
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Dilute with water and flush to the sewer if local regulations allow. If not allowed, containerize for proper disposal at an
approved waste disposal facility.Always dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Non-Hazardous
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation
represented)
OSHA Status:The above items either do not contain any specifically hazardous material or the potentially hazardous
material is present in such low concentration that the items do not present any immediate threat to health and safety.
These items do not meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous
material.
TSCA Status:All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on
the TSCA Inventory.
Not Reportable.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity:
Sara Title III:
No.
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
No
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories:
No.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
RCRA Status:No.
California: None reported.
Florida: None reported.
Pennsylvania: None reported.
WHMIS Information (Canada):
Not applicable.
Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key: None
HMIS Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)
Rev 1, 9-22-2000: Reformatted from WordPerfect庐 to Microsoft Word庐; (Section 1) Revised emergency telephone number to CHEMTREC庐 800-424-9300,
added catalog number SOD84; (Section11) added data for Sodium Bicarbonate.
Rev 2, 10-09 -2001: Reformatted to electronic data format.
When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety
hazard. Alteration of its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may
present hazards not specifically addressed herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished
herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or
implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY assumes no legal responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from
its use.
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