ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC -- POTASSIUM IODIDE  -- 6810-00-935-1034
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODIDE
MSDS Date:10/20/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-935-1034
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:500 2ND AVE.
City:VILLE ST PIERRE MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Country:CA
Info Phone Num:514-489-5711
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 518-297-4444
Preparer's Name:MSDS DEPT.
CAGE:4A444
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
Box:City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Phone:518-297-4444
CAGE:4A444

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: 60-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (MS) IS 1862 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:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.POSSIBLE SENSITIZER.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.NOTE THIS
    MATERIAL INCREASES THE TOXICITY OF SELENIU M.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR STATES THAT THIS ITEM IS A
    REPRODUCTIVE TOXIN.
Effects of
    Overexposure:EYES:REDNESS,PAIN,CONJUNCTIVITIS.INGEST:WEAKNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS MATERIAL INCREASES THE
    TOXICITY OF SELENIUM.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.CALL
    PHYSICIAN.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER.INDUCE
    VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER SOWN THROAT.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE THE AREA.SWEEP;DO NOT
    CREATE DUST;PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.DO NOT
    FLUSH TO DRAIN.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,FLAMES,MOISTURE,LIGHT AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:HANDLE UNDER A FUME HOOD.AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID
    SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:USE A FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS
    NEEDED.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXECISE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
    AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH 1%SOLN(AQ)=6-9.2 @104F.

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

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2588F,1420C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1333F,723C
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:3.13
pH:SUPL
Solubility in Water:EASILY IN COLD WATE.
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
OXIDIZING AGENTS,ACIDS,ORGANIC
    MATERIALS,METALS(AL,BRASS,MG,ZN,CD,SN,CU,NI)THEIR SALTS AND
    ALLOYS,REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT AND MOISTURE SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN IODIDE,IODINE,OXIDES OF
    POTASSIUM,IODIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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