MALLINCKRODT, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- POTASSIUM IODIDE  -- 6605-00-136-7000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODIDE
MSDS Date:05/11/1987
FSC:6605
NIIN:00-136-7000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Info Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:KO186
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Phone:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:KO186

=============  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:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION, REDNESS & PAIN.
    SKIN: MILD IRRITATION & REDDENING. INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF REPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL UPSET,
    WEAKNESS, IODISM CAUSING SKIN RASH, R UNNY NOSE, HEADACHE, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE IRRITATION, ANEMIA, WEIGHT LOSS, & GENERAL DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, REDNESS, & PAIN. SKIN: MILD
    IRRITATION & REDDENING. INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
    REPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL UPSET, WEAKNESS,
    IODISM CAUSING SKIN RASH,  RUNNY NOSE, HEADACHE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE
    IRRITATION, ANEMIA, WEIGHT LOSS, & GENERAL DEPRESSION.

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

First Aid:EYES: WASH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QUANTITES OF WATER THEN INDUCE VOMITING BY
    INSERTING  FINGER TO BACK OF THROAT. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL, CLEAN UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE
    FOR RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL. VACUUMING/WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
    AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE &
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT. AVOID INHALATION OF DUST.
Other Precautions:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS APPARENT, USE A NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR. SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:PROVIDE DILUTION VENTILATION/LOCAL EXHAUST IF CONDITIONS
    CREATE DISCOMFORT TO THE WORKER.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON, COVERALLS, EYE WASH &
    QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2588F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1333F
Vapor Pres:1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DIAZONIUM SALTS, DIISOPROPYL PEROXYDICARBONATE, OXIDANTS,
    BROMINE/CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDES & FLUORINE PERCHLORATE
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CONTAMINATED METAL/FREE OR
    IONIC HALOGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DELIVER MATERIAL THAT CAN BE SAVED FOR
    RECLAMATION TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE
    W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS. SAVE MATERIAL FOR
    RECLAMATION, IF POSSIBLE.

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