ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH -- 40928-6 SODIUM IODIDE,99.999% -- 6550-00F045804 ===================== ===================== Product Identification Product ID:40928-6 SODIUM IODIDE,99.999% MSDS Date:09/18/1995 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F045804 MSDS Number: BYMDB === Responsible Party === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:414-273-3850 Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 ============= ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingred Name:SODIUM IODIDE CAS:7681-82-5 RTECS #:WB6475000 Fraction by Wt: 99.999% ===================== ===================== Hazards Identification LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 4340 MG/KG SODIUM IODIDE Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INGESTED, INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION & ALLERGIC REACTIONS. INHALATION: ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTIONS. IODIDES ARE READILY DIFFUSED ACROSS THE PLACENT A. NEONATAL DEATHS. HARMFUL SOLID. SENSITIZER. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, RASH, RUNNING NOSE, HEADACHE, PIMPLES, BOILS, HIVES, BLISTERS, BLACK & BLUE SPOTS, RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, FEVERS. ======================= ======================= First Aid Measures First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH MO UTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== ===================== Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== ================== Accidental Release Measures Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. HARMFUL SOLID. POSSIBLE TERATOGEN. ============= ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== ================== Physical/Chemical Properties Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1221.8F Spec Gravity:3.67 Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS ================= ================= Stability and Reactivity Data Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE. Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT/AIR/MOISTURE SENSITIVE. Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN IODIDE, SODIUM/SODIUM OXIDES. ==================== ==================== Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.