FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- POTASSIUM IODIDE  -- 6810-00F031063
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODIDE
MSDS Date:11/19/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F031063
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Preparer's Name:GASTON L PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE, POTIDE, HYDRIOCIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION. SKIN:
    IRRITATION, SENSITIZER, DERMATITIS, LARYNGEAL EDEMA. EYES: SLIGHT
    IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTION: IRRITATION OF THE
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. IODIDE SALTS ACT PRINCI PALLY AS
    EXPECTORANTS, DIARETICS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: SERUM SICKNESS W/LYMPH NODE ENLARGEMENT &
    JOINT PAIN & SWELLING.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPPED, GIVE
    CPR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER FOR 20 MINS. EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR
    20 MINS. IF BURNED, APPLY STERILE BANDAGE. INGESTION: GIVE 2-4
    GLASSES OF	WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, FOAM.
    LARGE: WATER SPRAY, FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    KEEP UP-WIND. USE SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE
    DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP CREATING AS LITTLE DUST AS POSSIBLE &
    COLLECT IN FIBERBOARD CONTAINERS. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS & WATER
    SOURCES. KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES. REMOVE & LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES IMMEDIATELY.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SUPPLIED AIR OR SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS (CHLORINATED POLYETHYLENE)
Eye Protection:CLOSE FITTING SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONT'D MATERIAL TO AVOID: FLUORINE PERCHLORATE GAS, PERCHLORIC ACID,
    ALKALI METALS, DIAZONIUM SALTS, 2-DIISOPROPYL PEROXYDICARBONATE. PH
    (5% SOLUTION): 6-9.2

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2426F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1258F
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:3.1
pH:SUPP
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS/WHITE GRANULES OR POWDER, ODORLESS.
    STRONG BITTER SALINE TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, TRIFLUOROACETYL
    HYPOFLUORITE, (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >2426F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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