MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL DIV OF MALLINCKRODT -- IODOFORM  -- 6850-00F047804
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IODOFORM
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F047804
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL DIV OF MALLINCKRODT
Address:16305 SWINGLEY RIDGE DR
City:CHESTERFIELD
State:MO
ZIP:63017-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-530-2000/314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600/314-530-2000
CAGE:23104
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS LTD
Address:600 DELMAR
City:POINTE CLAIRE QUE CAN H9R
CAGE:23104

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

Ingred Name:IODOFORM
CAS:75-47-8
RTECS #:PB7000000
Other REC Limits:0.6 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAN CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA.
    INGESTION: CAUSES BURNS OF GI TRACT, CEREBRAL
    DEPRESSION/EXCITATION, DEATH. SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. CAN BE
    ASBORBED & PRODUCE SYSTEMIC EFFECTS. MAY CAUSE I ODISM ON PROLONGED
    ABSORPTION. EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH, BURNS, VOMITING, DELIRIUM,
    HALLUCINATIONS, COMA, FEVER, PARALLEL INGESTION. IODISM-SKIN RASH,
    HEADACHE, SKIN ERUPTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS/IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF
    WATER/MILK IF AVAILABLE & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY  MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
    SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. CLEAN UP REQUIRES PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. PICK UP & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOESN'T GENERATE DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA
    AWAY FROM HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD/DRINK, CONTACT W/EYES.
    USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
    W/CHEMICAL GOGGLES MAY BE WORN, IN GENERAL, UP TO 10 TIMES THE TLV.
    ALTERNATIVELY, A SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR/AIRLINED
    HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENEREL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES,
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, BOOTS LAB COAT, APRON/COVERALLS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:248F
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW POWDER/CRYSTALS W/CHARACTERISTIC,
    DISAGREEABLE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MERCURIC OXIDE, SILVER NITRATE, TANNIN, CALOMEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CORROSIVE IODINE FUMES. FIRE: TOXIC
    GASES & VAPORS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DISPOSE OF
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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