Material Safety Data Sheet
Iodine Crystals
POCD
SCIENTIFIC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: IDENTIFICATION
IODINE CRYSTALS
Synonyms – Iodine sublimed
Product Code – IOD/500
Recommended use – Laboratory reagent.
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Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as a Hazardous substance according to criteria of NOHSC.
Classified as a Dangerous (Class 8 – Corrosive) good according to the ADG Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail.
R Phases
S Phases
R20/21 – Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R34 – Causes burns.
R50 – Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
S1/2 – Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S22 – Do not breathe dust.
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S29 – Do not empty into drains.
Section 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Chemical Name
Iodine
CAS Number
7553-56-2
Concentration
100%
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
First aid facilities
Advice to Doctor
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Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash area with soap and water. Seek medical
attention.
Remove patient to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if patient is not breathing
and seek urgent medical attention.
DO NOT induce vomiting. If a minor amount is swallowed dilute stomach by
consuming copious amounts of water or milk. Seek urgent medical attention.
Eye wash station, safety shower and First Aid kit.
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Hazards for combustion products
Special protective precautions and
equipment for fire fighters
Hazchem code
Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, water spray or foam.
Toxic gases may be emitted.
Wear SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and full protective
clothing.
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Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures
Clean up methods
Wear SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and full protective clothing.
Do not breathe dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Sweep up or vacuum, place in a suitable container
for disposal. Wash spill site. Do not allow contamination of drains and
waterways.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions of safe storage
Use in fume hood or well-ventilated area to avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Prevent dust
production where possible and practice good personal hygiene.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, removed from direct
sunlight, acetaldehyde, chlorine, fluorine, ammonia, metals and
reducing agents, heat sources and foodstuffs. Ensure containers are
corrosion resistant and adequately labelled, protected from physical
damage and sealed when not in use.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National exposure standards
Biological Limit Values
Engineering Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Threshold Limit Value (TWA ) = 1 mg/m3
( Iodine ) ( Peak Limitation )
Exposure Standards (TWA) is the time-Weighted average airborne
concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five day working
week over an entire working life. According to current knowledge this
concentration should neither impair the health, nor cause undue
discomfort to, nearly all workers.
No limits allocated.
Use in a fume hood or very well-ventilated area only.
Wear suitable protective clothing, safety glasses or chemical resistant
goggles to prevent eye contact and gloves. If working within a confined
area use a suitable respirator at all times.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour
pH
Vapour pressure
Vapour density
Boiling point
Melting point
Solubility
Specific gravity
Information for flammable materials
Violet/Black Rhombic crystals
Pungent
Not relevant
0.31mmHg @ 25⁰C
9g/L
184.4⁰C
113.5⁰C
Water soluble
4.93
Non-flammable
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Date of issue: May 2011
Stable under normal recommendations of use and storage.
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Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous reactions
Direct sunlight and incompatibles.
Incompatible with acetaldehyde, chlorine, fluorine, ammonia,
metals (e.g. magnesium, antimony, lithium, sodium) and
reducing agents (e.g. phosphorus).
Toxic gases may be emitted.
Polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute:
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Corrosive nature can cause burns, pain, tearing and blurred vision. Prolonged
contact can cause permanent damage.
Can cause redness, irritation, pain and burns.
Can cause irritation to the mucous membranes and cause burns to the respiratory
tract.
Can cause burns to the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat and stomach.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Mobility
Environmental fate (exposure)
Bioaccumulative potential
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Not available
Not available
Prevent contamination of drains and waterways.
Not available
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods and containers
Special precautions
Sweep up and seal in suitable containers for disposal according to local
authority guidelines.
Do not allow entry into drains and waterways and avoid inhalation and
skin contact.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classified as dangerous goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
UN Number
UN Proper shipping name
Class and subsidiary risk
Packing group
Special precautions
Hazchem code
1759
Corrosive solid, n.o.s
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Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Poison Schedule: 6
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This material is a Class 8 Corrosive Substance according to the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Class 8 - Corrosive Substances are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:
- Class 1, Explosives
- Class 4.3, Dangerous When Wet Substances
- Class 5.1, Oxidising Agents & Class 5.2 - Organic Peroxides
- Class 6, Toxic Substances (where the Toxic substances are cyanides and the corrosives are acids),
- Class 7, Radioactive Substances
and are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity.
Date of issue: May 2011
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Release Information
Date of preparation
Issue Number
14 June 2011
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National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
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Substances (NOHSC:1008); Australian Government Publication Service: Canberra (2004), 3 Edition.
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, List of Designated Hazardous
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Substances (NOHSC:10005); Australian Government Publication Service: Canberra (1999), 2 Edition.
National Transport Commission Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and
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Rail (ADG Code); Canprint: Canberra (2007), Volume 1, 7 Edition.
Standards Australia, Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide: Australian
Handbook (SAA/SNZ HB76); Homebush (2004).
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Date of issue: May 2011
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