DIFCO LABORATORIES -- GRAM IODINE 3331  -- 6550-00-261-9053
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GRAM IODINE 3331
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-261-9053
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DIFCO LABORATORIES
Address:920 HENRY ST
Box:331058
City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48232-7058
Country:US
Info Phone Num:313-462-8500 / FAX 313-961-1501
Emergency Phone Num:313-462-8500 800-521-0851
Preparer's Name:ELLEN M BERNARD
CAGE:04487
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DIFCO LABORATORIES FORMERLY ON HENRY ST, DETROIT, MI
Address:17197 N LAUREL PARK DR SUITE 400
Box:City:LIVONIA
State:MI
ZIP:48152-2532
Country:US
Phone:313-462-8671
CAGE:04487

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

Ingred Name:IODINE
CAS:7553-56-2
RTECS #:NN1575000
Fraction by Wt: 26.7%
Other REC Limits:NOT ESTABLIS
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.1 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE (TOXIC) LD50:ORAL 1862 MG/KG (MOUSE)
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: 53.3%
Other REC Limits:NOT ESTABLIS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LDLO (UNKNOWN MAN) IS 29 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**NOTE: ONCE DILUTED FOR USE , THE
    MATERIAL IS NO LONGER CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS.**  SWALLOWING IODINE
    MAY CAUSE VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAINS AND DIARRHEA. DEATH MAY RESULT.
    IODINE IS A SEVERE IRRITANT OF T HE GASTRIC & RESPIRATORY MUCOSA
    AND TO ALESSER EXTENT THE SKIN. IODINE MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO COMMENTS OTHER THAN
    "NOT APPLICABLE" AND THE ABOVE THREE LISTINGS.
Effects of Overexposure:SWALLOWING IODINE MAY CAUSE VOMITING, ABDOMINAL
    PAINS AND DIARRHEA. DEATH MAY RESULT. IODINE IS A SEVERE IRRITANT
    OF THE GASTRIC & RESPIRATORY MUCOSA AND TO A LESSER EXTENT THE
    SKIN. IODINE MAY CAUSE  EYE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
    MFR.

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

First Aid:POISON:CALL PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED:INDUCE VOMITING
    IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN
    THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.  IN
    CASE OF CONTACT:I MMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED SHOES AND CLOTHING. CALL
    PHYSICIAN. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID CONTACT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:WIPE UP WITH A DAMP SPONGE,FLUSH
    DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER. LARGE SPILL:ABSORB LIQUID IN
    VERMICULITE, DRY SAND OR SIMILAR MATERIAL AND DISPOSE. TREAT
    REMAINDER OF MATERIAL AS PER SMALL	SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN
    WHILE WORKING WITH IODINE OR IODINE SOLUTIONS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR LARGE SPILLS, NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR
    SUPPLIED MASK.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ?	HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1:N1

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

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK REDDISH-BROWN LIQUID, STRONG IODINE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AMMONIA, POWDERED ALUMINUM, AND OTHER REACTIVE METALS MAY CAUSE FIRE
    AND EXPLOSION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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