SCIENCE KIT INC -- POTASSIUM IODATE  -- 6810-00-136-6700
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODATE
MSDS Date:09/10/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-136-6700
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-874-6020
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER A. PICINILLI
CAGE:57020
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODATE
CAS:7758-05-6
RTECS #:NN1350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT-MALE) IS 675 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MODERATELY TOXIC VIA ORAL ROUTE.
    POTASSIUM IODATE HAS BEEN REPORTED AS A CAUSAL AGENT FOR CNS
    PARALYSIS. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY LUNG CONGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
    INHALED-LUNG CONGESTION, DIFFICULTY BREATHING. INGESTED-CNS
    PARALYSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS
    OR PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH WITH WATER THEN
    SOLUTION OF MILS SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL
    PHYSICIAN.	INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER OR MILK. INDUCE
    VOMITING & CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE FLOODING AMOUNTS
    OF WATER IN EARLY STAGES OF FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS AN OXIDIZER & GREATLY
    INCREASES BURNING RATE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION, EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF IODINE, HYDROGEN IODIDE...

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND USE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.  AVOID MAKING DUST. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    STRONG REDUCING AGENTS AND ORGANIC MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING PROMPTLY.READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES WHEN USING PRODUCT FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY.NOT FOR
    DRUG,FOOD OR H OUSEHOLD USE.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
    SHOWER, VENTILATION HOOD, FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 57020 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0420-95-PA266.

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=560.C, ######F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:3.89
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER; POSSIBLE SLIGHT ACRID
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACTION WITH ARSENIC, CARBON, COPPER, PHOSPHORUS, SULFUR,
    METAL SULFIDES, ORGANIC MATTER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO COMBUSTIBLES. DANGEROUS
    WHEN HEATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF IODINE, HYDROGEN
    IODIDE, OXIDES OF POTASSIUM.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN WATER AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE
    SUBJECT TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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