POLYSCIENCES INC. -- IODINE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00-174-6596
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IODINE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6596
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC.
Box:40
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:19046-0708
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-523-2575
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:9C365
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365

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

Ingred Name:IODINE
CAS:7553-56-2
RTECS #:NN1575000
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.1 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE (25 GRAMS)
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000

Ingred Name:DISTILLED WATER (DILUTED TO 100 ML).
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT APPLICABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

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

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE MILK OR STARCH PASTE. INDUCE
    VOMITING AND REPEAT UNTIL VOMIT FLUID IS CLEAR. IF INHALED, REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NECESSARY.	IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES/SKIN WITH
    WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    LEAVES A PERMANENT STAIN IF NOT CLEANED IMMEDIATELY.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE PREFERABLY AT TEMPERATURE
    BETWEEN 59-86F (15-30C).
Other Precautions:NONE NOTED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER COULD NOT SUPPLY MSDS BECAUSE CONTRACT WAS TOO OLD AND DID
    NOT HANDLE THIS PRODUCT ANYMORE. DGSC-SSH GENERATED MSDS FROM AN
    EXISTING RECORD IN THE HMIS FILES.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Density:.62
Spec Gravity:1.0
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, IODINE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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