Material Safety Data Sheet

The Home Scientist, LLC

4231 Witherow Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106-2945
(336) 725-4549

SECTION I

MSDS #: CP06
Effective Date: May 15, 2011

NAME

24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Product: Potassium iodide, 0.1 M

CHEMTREC

NFPA

Chemical Synonyms: Potassium iodide, aqueous solution

HMIS*
Health: 1

(800) 424-9300

Formula: Mixture. See Section II.

Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0

Unit Size: up to 1.000 liter

CAS #: Mixture. See Section II.

Hazard Rating
Minimal
0

SECTION II

Slight
1

Moderate
2

Serious
3

Severe
4

INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
Principal Component(s)

Percentage

Hazardous?

TLV Units

Potassium iodide, KI (CAS #: 7681-11-0)

1.66%

Yes

None established

Water, H2O (CAS #: 7732-18-5)

98.34%

No

None established

CAUTION! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

SECTION III

PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point (F): approximately 0 C (32 F)

Boiling point (F): approximately 100 C (212 F)
Vapor Pressure (mm of Hg): 14 (water)

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): approximately 1.0

Percent Volatile by Volume (%): 98.81%
Evaporation Rate (Water = 1): less than 1.0

Vapor Density (Air = 1): 0.7 (water)

Solubility in Water: Complete
Appearance & Odor: Clear, colorless, odorless liquid

SECTION IV

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method Used)

Nonflammable

Flammable Limits in Air

% by Volume
N/A

Extinguisher Media

Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.

Lower

Upper

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
PROCEDURES
If involved in fire situation, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective equipment. Use flooding amounts of water in early stages of
fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
When heated to decomposition, produces toxic and corrosive fumes of iodine.
D.O.T. NON-REGULATED

Approved by U.S. Department of Labor essentially similar to form OSHA-20

SECTION V

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHHOLD LIMITED VALUE

CP06

None established for this solution (ACGIH 2001). Toxicity data: (as KI) Acute Oral LD50 (rat) > 1600
mg/kg

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE INGESTION: May be harmful. Acute ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and in
some individuals hypersensitivity. Chronic ingestion may cause sneezing, salivation, runny
nose, headache, fever, mucous membrane irritation, and various skin rashes. INHALATION:
May cause irritation. EYES: May cause irritation. SKIN: May cause irritation. Target organs:
Thyroid.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
PROCEDURES

SECTION VI
Stability

INGESTION: Call physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Induce vomiting only if advised by
appropriate medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. EYES: Check
for and remove contact lenses. Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and
lower eyelids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing.
Flush thoroughly with mild soap and water. If irritation occurs, get medical attention. INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.

REACTIVITY DATA

Unstable
Stable

Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid)

Conditions to Avoid Excessive temperature to cause evaporation.

acids, alkaline metals, halogen trifluorides, perchlorates.

Hazardous Decomposition
Products

When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic and corrosive iodine fumes.

Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur

Will Not Occur

Conditions to Avoid Not applicable.

SECTION VII

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be taken in case

material is released or
spilled
Waste Disposal Method

Absorb with inert dry material and place in a suitable container for proper disposal. Wash spill
area with soap and water.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State, or Local laws. These disposal guidelines
are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

SECTION VIII

SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiration Protection
(Specify Type)

None needed in normal laboratory handling. If misty conditions prevail, work in ventilation hood or
wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.

Ventilation
Protective Gloves

Special

No

Mechanical (General)

Not required

Other

No

Eye Protection

Chemical safety goggles

Faceshield, lab coat, apron, eye wash station, ventilation hood, proper gloves, fire extinguisher

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to be Taken in
Handling & Storing
Other Precautions

Not required

Rubber

Other Protective
Equipment

SECTION IX

Local Exhaust

Store in a dark, cool, dry place. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. For
laboratory use only. Not for drug, food, cosmetic, or household use. Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Revision #: 1

Date: May 15, 2011

Approved: Robert Bruce Thompson

Chemical Safety Coordinator: RBT

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
materials and the safety and health of employees. *Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards