COOPER CHEMICAL COMPANY -- IODINE  -- 6810-00-241-1188
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IODINE
MSDS Date:06/20/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1188
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COOPER CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:20 PARKER ROAD
City:LONG VALLEY
State:NJ
ZIP:07853-9406
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-876-3231
Emergency Phone Num:201-876-3231
Preparer's Name:SCIENCE INFORMATION
CAGE:6A452
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:COOPER CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:20 PARKER ROAD
Box:City:LONG VALLEY
State:NJ
ZIP:07853-9406
Country:US
Phone:908-876-3231
CAGE:6A452

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

Ingred Name:IODINE
CAS:7553-56-2
RTECS #:NN1575000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.1 PPM; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
    POSSIBLE;CORROSIVE ACTION TO EYES AND SKIN;MAY DAMAGE
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT OR G.I. TRACT.CHRONIC:IRRITATION O F
    MOUTH.NOSE,THROAT AND LUNGS,SWELLING OF JAWS,LUNG DISEASE OR HEART
    PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.IRRITATION,LUNGS OR HEART DISEASE.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
    CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY REACTIVE IODINE VAPORS(TOXIC)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA;NOTIFY THE LOCAL
    AUTHORITIES;VENTILATE THE AREA ;USE PROPER PERSONAL
    PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN
    APPROVED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM SULFITE ,BISULFITE,SAND ,VERMICULITE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR IODINE IF
    ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY;CAN BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:363F,184C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:237F,114C
Vapor Pres:0.31 MMHG
Vapor Density:9.0
Spec Gravity:4.98
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:VAPORIZES SLOWLY IN SUN
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK,SOLID,SHARP IRRITATING ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGHLY REACTIVE IODINE VAPORS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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