OLIN CORPORATION, CHEMICALS GROUP -- POTASSIUM IODIDE, ACS  -- 6810-00-880-2462
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODIDE, ACS
MSDS Date:03/12/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-880-2462
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OLIN CORPORATION, CHEMICALS GROUP
Address:120 LONG RIDGE ROAD
City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06904
Country:US
Preparer's Name:DOD-HMIS (DGSC-SSH)
CAGE:0G578
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OLIN CORP CHEMICALS GROUP
Address:120 LONG RIDGE RD
City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06904
Country:US
Phone:203-356-3449,CHEMTREC 800-242-9300
CAGE:53084
Company Name:OLIN CORPORATION
Address:120 LONG RIDGE ROAD
City:STAMFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06904-1355
Country:US
Phone:203-356-3449
CAGE:0G578

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:1862MG/KG ORAL-MOUSE LDLO
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 PAIN IN EYES;POISON
    MAY AFFECT THE THYROID GLAND, POISON FROM SALTS MAY RESULT IN
    SENSITIZATION REACTION;HYPOTHYOID EFFECT. CHRONIC:I ODISM,SKIN
    RASHES,JOINT PAIN,ASTHMA,CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS DATA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15- 20 MINUTES.SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER;MAY USE MILD DETERGENT;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF NEEDED.
    INHALATION:RE MOVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER,INDUCE
    VOMITING,CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,HALON,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF APPLICABLE,USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN
    AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA; KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS,STRONG ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV (RESP DUST).
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV (RESP DUST).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2426F/1330C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1258F/681C
Vapor Pres:1MMHG
Spec Gravity:3.1
pH:6-9.2
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE (127.5%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE,DELIQUESCENT GRANULES OR POWDER
    WITH A STRONG,BITTER TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI METALS,BROMINE,OXIDANTS,PERCHLORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF POTASSIUM AND HYDROGEN
    IODIDE.

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

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

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