E K INDUSTRIES INC -- LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION -- 6550-00F041260 <pre>===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION MSDS Date:02/14/1994 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F041260 === Responsible Party === Company Name:E K INDUSTRIES INC Address:1403 HERKIMER ST City:JOILET State:IL ZIP:60432-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:815-723-4000 Emergency Phone Num:815-723-4000 CAGE:0BYE6 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:E K INDUSTRIES INC Address:411 KAY AVE Box:City:ADDISON State:IL ZIP:60101 Country:US Phone:815-723-4000/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 CAGE:0BYE6 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:IODINE CAS:7553-56-2 RTECS #:NN1575000 Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM ACGIH TLV:C 1.0 MG/CUM ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 14 G/KG IODINE 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 TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & RESPIRATORY TRACT, SORE THROAT & PULMONARY EDEMA. INGESTION: HARMFUL. CAUSES IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SYSTEMATIC IODINE POISONING & ABDOMINAL PAIN. SKIN: IRRI TATION & THERMAL BURNS. EYES: IRRITATION & PAIN. ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION MAY OCCUR FROM EXPOSURE TO IODINE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, TEARING, HEADACHE, PAIN, DIARRHEA, FEVER, VOMITING, STUPOR, SHOCK, BURNS, REDNESS, SNEEZING, SALIVATION, RASHES. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER/MILK & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: WA SH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NON COMBUSTIBLE Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE. 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:CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION. COMBUSTIBLES MAY CAUSE IGNITION/MAY CAUSE FIRE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVACUATE AREA. CLEAN UP & WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM VAPORS. CONTAIN & RECOVER. COVER W/EARTH, SAND/INERT SOLID. COLLECT/FLUSH TO PUMP FOR DISPOSAL. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. STORE SEPARATELY FROM REACTIVE/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, & OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Other Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS MATERIAL. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. Ventilation:LOCAL &/GENERAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURES < THE AIRBORNE LIMITS. Protective Gloves:REQUIRED Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE LAB COAT/APRON Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text: 32F Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:DARK REDDISH BROWN LIQUID W/IODINE ODOR ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES AMMONIA/STRONG ACIDS/POWDERED METALS/ALKALI METALS/ACETALDEHYDE/ACETYLENE/AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE & STRONG REDUCING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF IODINE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED WASTE MAY BE CONTAINERIZED & DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED FACILITY, 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.