Iodine Monochloride
MSDS Number: I2760 --- Effective Date: 09/08/97
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Iodine Chloride; Wijs' Chloride
CAS No.: 7790-99-0
Molecular Weight: 162.36
Chemical Formula: ICl
Product Codes: N932
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Iodine Monochloride 7790-99-0 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. MAY BE
FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. VAPORS CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN OR RESPIRATORY REACTION.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER
GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Yellow Stripe (Store Separately)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Corrosive. Vapors severely irritate and can burn the mucous membranes and
respiratory tract. Excessive tears, rhinitis, tightness in the chest, sore
throat, headache and delayed pulmonary edema can result. Inhalation of
concentrated vapors may be fatal.
Ingestion:
Corrosive. Can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat and stomach.
Causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, stupor and shock. May be
fatal.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive. Liquid contact may cause blistering burns, irritation, and pain.
Vapors may be severely irritating to the skin.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive! Vapors are severely irritating and may cause damage to the eyes.
Contact may cause severe burns and permanent eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Chronic exposure to iodine may cause insomnia, conjunctivitis, inflammation
of the nasal mucous, bronchitis, tremor, rapid heart beat, diarrhea and
weight loss. Allergic sensitization may occur.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, impaired
respiratory function, or disease of the thyroid, lungs, or kidney may be
more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Observe for the development of pulmonary edema.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.
Skin Contact:
Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Sealed containers may rupture when heated.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Do not use water or foam. Water may be
used to cool containers.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Extremely hazardous vapors
and fumes are produced in a fire situation.
6. Accidental Release Measures
DO NOT USE WATER. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard
area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and
recover liquid when possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or
absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and
place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such
as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer!
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Refrigerate. Air and moisture
sensitive--store under nitrogen. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent, consult
an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Dark-brown solid and/or liquid.
Odor:
No information found.
Solubility:
Decomposes
Specific Gravity:
3.10 @ 29C/4C
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
97C (207F)
Melting Point:
27C (81F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
5.5
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Decomposes upon contact with water, moisture or air, liberating toxic and
corrosive vapors.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride and hydrogen iodide may form if exposed to heat,
moisture, water or air.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong bases, water, air, moisture, metals (especially aluminum), metal
sulfides. Reacts vigorously with organic materials.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, moisture, air, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological Data:
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational
exposure.
Reproductive Toxicity:
Occasional uses of iodides for asthma in pregnancy has resulted in fetal
death, severe goiter, and cretinoid appearance of the newborn.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Iodine Monochloride (7790-99-0) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA
hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a
hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific
disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may
change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations
may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: IODINE MONOCHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1792
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 100G
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: IODINE MONOCHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1792
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 100G
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: IODINE MONOCHLORIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1792
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 100G
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Iodine Monochloride (7790-99-0) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Iodine Monochloride (7790-99-0) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Iodine Monochloride (7790-99-0) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Iodine Monochloride (7790-99-0) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2PE
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL
IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. VAPORS CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN OR RESPIRATORY REACTION.
Label Precautions:
Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handle and store under nitrogen.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, wipe off excess material from
skin then immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
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