Section III - HEALTH &
FIRST AID INFORMATION
INHALATION: Irritates, remove patient to fresh air and keep warm
INGESTION: Burns, toxic. Give patient a 1% Sodium thiosulfate
solution and seek medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT: Irritates. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water for 15
minutes, seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Irritates, stains, may burn. Swab with 1% Sodium
thiosulfate solution then wash thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention
if burn has occurred.
OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Chronic low-level ingestion may cause
mental depression, nervousness, insomnia and sexual impotence.
Section IV - PHYSICAL DATA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: soluble
APPEARANCE AND COLOUR: dark red-brown liquid with a characteristic
iodine odour and a vinegary overtone.
Section V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PRECAUTIONS: Wear protective
clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: may emit highly toxic fumes of
Iodine and Iodine compounds.
Section VI - REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID: Interhalogen compounds, diazonium
salts, ammonia, phosphorus/ethanol mixture, reducing compounds, alkaloids,
starch, tannins.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Highly toxic fumes of Iodine and
Iodine compounds.
Section VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
CONTROL MEASURES: Use in a well ventilated area, fume hood preferred.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Self-contained breathing apparatus if
using large quantities or if using in a poorly ventilated area.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Chemical-resistant gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles if splashing is anticipated.
Section VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS: Wear gloves and safety goggles, transfer
to salvage container and wash down spill area with plenty of water.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Seek advice of a professional disposal service.
Section IX - REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Regulated under the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Act
DOT CLASSIFICATION: Class 8 (9.2) U.N. 2790
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Dilute acetic acid solution
OTHER DOT INFORMATION: Packing group II
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B
OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: n. av.
PREPARED BY: MSDS Department
DATE:
Update January 10, 2008 |
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