POST APPLE SCIENTIFIC, INC. -- 4082-00,IODINE SOLUTION IN WATER  -- 6810-00D020097
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:4082-00,IODINE SOLUTION IN WATER
MSDS Date:05/31/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D020097
MSDS Number: CBSWP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POST APPLE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Address:8893 GULF RD.
City:NORTH EAST
State:PA
ZIP:16428-4298
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:EO236
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POST APPLE SCIENTIFIC INC FORMERLY GORDON POST LAB
Address:8893 GULF ROAD
Box:City:NORTH EAST
State:PA
ZIP:16428
Country:US
Phone:814-725-3330 FAX: 814-725-8103
CAGE:EO236
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:IODINE
CAS:7553-56-2
RTECS #:NN1575000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.1 PPM; 9596

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 0.1PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**TOXIC** EYES:LACHYRMATOR.MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND SENSITIZATION.INGEST:MAY
    CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
    AND SENSITIZATION.CHRONIC:MAY DA MAGE THYROID AND CAUSE
    REPRODUCTIVE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POSSIBLE TERATOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:TEARING.SKIN/RESPIRATORY:ALLERGIC
    REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING THYROID
    AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET
    PROMP T QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,WASH OUT MOUTH
    WITH WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA,WAER SCBA,RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
    RUBBER GLOVES.COVER WITH DRY LIME OR SODA ASH.KEEP IN A CLOSED
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.VENTILATE AND WASH SPILL AREA AFTER PICKUP
    IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:DRY LIME OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:CORRODES STEEL.FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.AVOID
    BREATHING VAPORS.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE IN A FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXECISE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
    AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.03
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:NOT REPORTED.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MG,AMMONIA,ZINC,ALUMINUM.DO NOT MIX WITH ANTIMONY AND AMMONIA OR
    ACETALDEHYDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MANUFACTURER STATES NOT KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL IN THE ELEMENTAL STATE SHOULD BE
    RECOVERED FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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