FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- POTASSIUM IODATE  -- 6810-00-185-6971
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODATE
MSDS Date:12/27/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-185-6971
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODATE
CAS:7758-05-6
RTECS #:NN1350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LDLO (MOUSE) IS 531 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATES EYES, SKIN, AND
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE STOMACH OR GI TRACT DISTRESS.
    TOXICITY IS BY IODATE ABSORPTION WHICH LEADS TO ACUTE RENAL
    FAILURE. CHRONIC: ANIMAL TESTS SHOWED HEMOSIDER IN DIPOSITES IN THE
    KIDNEYS, LIVER, ANDSPLEEN. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT DATA TO FULLY
    CHARACTERIZE THE TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    EYES: DUST MAY BE IRRITATING. SKIN: MAY BE IRRITATING. INGESTION:
    NO HUMAN DATA AVAILABLE. ANIMAL TESTS INDICATE NEPHLOTOXICITY AND
    HEMOLYTIC EFFECTS.	NAUS EA AND VOMITING FROM LARGE DOSESS WAS
    NOTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PERFORM ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION OR GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED.  EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH
    WITH SOAP AND WATE R. INGESTION: REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE OR
    EMISIS. LAVAGE OR EMITIC SHOULD CONTAIN 30-50 GM SODIUM BICARBONATE
    OR 50 GM SODIUM THIOSULFATE PER LITER. TREATMENT SHOULD BE BY
    QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER ONLY!! NO DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR
    HALON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE IF W/O RISK. WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. APPLY
    COOLING WATER TO SIDES  OF CONTAINERS. FLOOD W/H2O
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER. MAY DECOMPOSE ESPECIALLY WHEN
    HEATED TO YIELD OXYGEN OR OTHER GASES WHICH WILL INGREASE THE
    BURNING RATE. MAY EXPLODE IF IN CONTACT WITH COMBUSTABLES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL.
    DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE IN CLEAN,
    DRY CONTAINER AND COVER.  MOVE CONTAINERS FROM SPILL AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATABLE SUBSTANCES. CONSULT NFPA PUB 43A FOR
    STORAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Other Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

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

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED
    ON CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORKPLACE AND MUST BE JOINTLY
    APPROVED BY NIOSH AND MSHA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST AND GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF OR DUST RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. 
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:NONE  HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1040F,560C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:<212F,<100C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:4.74 GRAMS
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COLORLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS OR
    CRYSTALLINE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANICS, SULFUR, CARBON, PHOSPHOROUS,
    ALUMINUM, ARSENIC, THIOCYANATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER  
    HMIS: TEMPERATURES GREATER THAN 212F. (DECOMPOSITION)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF HYDROGEN IODIDE, AND
    OXIDES OF POTASSIUM.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER
    NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. CONTACT THE DISTRICT
    DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.