Iodine

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Iodine

CAS #: 7553-56-2

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS07

Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.

Hazards not otherwise classified No data available

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS07

Signal word Warning

Hazard statements

H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects

E - Corrosive material

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

2

0

2

Health (acute effects) = 2

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 2

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

7553-56-2 iodine

Identification number(s):

EC number: 231-442-4

Index number: 053-001-00-3

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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

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SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the

surrounding fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause

ignition.

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Hydrogen iodide (HI)

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official

permits.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause

ignition.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Do not store with organic materials.

Store away from reducing agents.

Alkali metals

Store away from metal powders.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s) No data available

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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

7553-56-2 iodine (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Ceiling limit value: 1 mg/m

3

, 0.1 ppm

REL (USA) Ceiling limit value: 1 mg/m

3

, 0.1 ppm

TLV (USA) Short-term value: 1 mg/m

3

, 0.1** ppm

Long-term value: 0.1* mg/m

3

, 0.01* ppm

*as inhalable fraction and vapor;**vapor

EL (Canada) Short-term value: C 0.1 ppm

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if airpurifying

respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government

standards.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480

Glove thickness 0.11 mm

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.)

Color: Bluish-blackOdor: Irritating

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: No data available

Boiling point/Boiling range: 183-186 °C (361-367 °F) (subl)

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.35 hPa

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 4.93 g/cm

3

(41.141 lbs/gal)

Relative density No data available.

Vapor density N/A

Evaporation rate N/A

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.34 g/l

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information No data available

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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No data available

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored

according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid No data available

Incompatible materials:

Reducing agents

Alkali metals

Organic materials

Metal powders

Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen iodide (HI)

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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Harmful if inhaled.

Harmful in contact with skin.

Danger through skin absorption.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:

Oral LD50 22 gm/kg (mouse)

14 gm/kg (rat)

10 gm/kg (rabbit)

Skin irritation or corrosion: Corrosive effect on skin and mucous membranes.

Eye irritation or corrosion: Strong corrosive effect.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on which to classify the agent in

terms of its carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.

Reproductive toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

reproductive data for this substance.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation

of esophagus and stomach.

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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No data available

Persistence and degradability No data available

Bioaccumulative potential No data available

Mobility in soil No data available

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark: Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage

systems.

Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

Other adverse effects No data available

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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA UN3495

UN proper shipping name

DOT Iodine

IMDG, IATA IODINE

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Label 8+6.1

Class 8 (CT2) Corrosive substances

Label 8+6.1

IMDG, IATA

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Label 8+6.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA III

Environmental hazards: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid

Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances

EMS Number: F-A,S-B

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/A

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

UN "Model Regulation": UN3495, Iodine, 8 (6.1), III

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS07

Signal word Warning

Hazard statements

H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings) Substance is not listed.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer Substance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the

market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.