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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
IODINE
SYNONYMS
I2, "iodine crystals", "iodine sublimed", iode, "tincture of iodine", 10135
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.(contains iodine)
PRODUCT NUMBERS
1684826
PRODUCT USE
Used in the manufacture of iodine compounds, germicides, antiseptics. Iodine tincture has been used as topical antiseptic for
decades but is obsolescent, as are iodine containing diuretics, expectorants. To reduce friction of hard surfaces, including
stainless steel and glass. Catalyst in the alkylation and condensation of aromatic amines.
Artificial isotopes of iodine are used in biological, biochemical and chemical structure research. Important reagent in
analytical chemistry.
SUPPLIER
Company: Sigma- Aldrich Pty Ltd
Address:
12 Anella Avenue
Castle Hill
NSW, 2154
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9841 0555
Telephone: 1800 800 097
Emergency Tel:+44 8701906777
Emergency Tel:1800 448 456
Fax: +61 2 9841 0500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sigma- aldrich.com
Company: Merck Pty Ltd
Address:
207 Colchester Road
Kilsyth
VIC, 3137
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9728 7600
Telephone: 1800 337 460
Emergency Tel:+61 3 9728 7600
Fax: +61 3 9728 1351
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://203.221.251.46/msds/msds.aspx
Company: Merck
Address:
66 Waterloo Road
North Ryde
NSW, 2113
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 8988 8000
Fax: +61 2 8988 8001
Email: [email protected]
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE:
RISK
■ Contact with combustible
material may cause fire.
■ Harmful by inhalation and in
contact with skin.
■ Causes severe burns.
■ Risk of serious damage to
eyes.
■ Very toxic to aquatic
organisms.
■ Ingestion may produce serious
health damage*.
■ Cumulative effects may result
following exposure*.
■ Possible skin sensitiser*.
■ May possibly be harmful to the
foetus/ embryo*.
* (limited evidence).
Min/Nil=0
Low=1
Moderate=2
High=3
Extreme=4
SAFETY
• Keep locked up.
• Keep away from combustible material.
• Do not breathe dust.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Wear suitable gloves.
• Wear eye/face protection.
• Use only in well ventilated areas.
• Keep container in a well ventilated place.
• Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not empty into drains.
• To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this
material, use water and detergent.
• This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe
way.
• Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
• In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and
contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
• In case of accident or if you feel unwell IMMEDIATELY contact
Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show label if possible).
• If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. (show this container or label).
• Use appropriate container to avoid environmental
contamination.
• Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets.
• This material and its container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME
iodine
CAS RN
7553-56-2
%
> 99
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
• For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once.
• Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
• If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
• If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and
prevent aspiration.
EYE
■ If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
• Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
• Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting
the upper and lower lids.
• Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
• Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
SKIN
■ If skin or hair contact occurs:
• Immediately flush body and clothes with large amounts of water, using safety shower if available.
• Quickly remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
• Wash skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre.
• Transport to hospital, or doctor.
INHALED
• If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
• Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
• Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid
procedures.
• Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket
mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
For acute or short term repeated exposures to strong acids:
• Airway problems may arise from laryngeal edema and inhalation exposure. Treat with 100% oxygen initially.
• Respiratory distress may require cricothyroidotomy if endotracheal intubation is contraindicated by excessive swelling
• Intravenous lines should be established immediately in all cases where there is evidence of circulatory compromise.
• Strong acids produce a coagulation necrosis characterised by formation of a coagulum (eschar) as a result of the dessicating
action of the acid on proteins in specific tissues.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
■ FOR SMALL FIRE:
• USE FLOODING QUANTITIES OF WATER.
• DO NOT use dry chemical, CO2, foam or halogenated-type extinguishers.
FOR LARGE FIRE
• Flood fire area with water from a protected position.
FIRE FIGHTING
• Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
• Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
• Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
• If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Non combustible.
• Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
• Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive gas.
• Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: hydrogen iodide.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
• Avoid storage with reducing agents.
HAZCHEM
2W
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
MINOR SPILLS
• Clean up all spills immediately.
• No smoking, naked lights, ignition sources.
• Avoid all contact with any organic matter including fuel, solvents, sawdust, paper or cloth and other incompatible materials,
as ignition may result.
• Avoid breathing dust or vapours and all contact with skin and eyes.
MAJOR SPILLS
Environmental hazard - contain spillage.
• Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
• Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
• May be violently or explosively reactive.
• Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
Cover spill area with an excess of reducing agent (thiosulfate, bisulfate or ferrous salts with 3M sulfuric acid). Neutralise
with soda ash or slaked lime which is slurried with water.
Note: Iodine reacts with starch to produce a characteristic blue-black coloured starch. This test procedure is used to identify
free iodine.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
• Avoid personal contact and inhalation of dust, mist or vapours.
• Provide adequate ventilation.
• Always wear protective equipment and wash off any spillage from clothing.
• Keep material away from light, heat, flammables or combustibles.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
• DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers.
• Check regularly for spills and leaks.
• Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities.
• Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can.
• Plastic pail.
• Polyliner drum.
• Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
For low viscosity materials
• Drums and jerricans must be of the non-removable head type.
• Where a can is to be used as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure. <</>.
Plastics must be resistant to iodine.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
• Inorganic reducing agents react with oxidizing agents to generate heat and products that may be flammable, combustible, or
otherwise reactive. Their reactions with oxidizing agents may be violent.
• Incidents involving interaction of active oxidants and reducing agents, either by design or accident, are usually very
energetic and examples of so-called redox reactions.
• Inorganic acids are generally soluble in water with the release of hydrogen ions. The resulting solutions have pH's of less
than 7.0.
• Inorganic acids neutralise chemical bases (for example: amines and inorganic hydroxides) to form salts - neutralisation can
generate dangerously large amounts of heat in small spaces.
• The dissolution of inorganic acids in water or the dilution of their concentrated solutions with additional water may generate
significant heat.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
• The addition of water to inorganic acids often generates sufficient heat in the small region of mixing to cause some of the
water to boil explosively. The resulting "bumping" can spatter the acid.
• Inorganic oxidising agents can react with reducing agents to generate heat and products that may be gaseous (causing
pressurization of closed containers). The products may themselves be capable of further reactions (such as combustion in the
air).
• Organic compounds in general have some reducing power and can in principle react with compounds in this class. Actual
reactivity varies greatly with the identity of the organic compound.
• Inorganic oxidising agents can react violently with active metals, cyanides, esters, and thiocyanates.
• Avoid strong bases.
• Avoid storage with reducing agents.
Segregate from acetaldehyde, ammonia, acetylene, aluminium, and active metals such as lithium, barium, magnesium, sodium,
magnesium, zinc, antimony and potassium.
Contact with ammonia gas or solution causes formation of explosive nitrogen triiodide.
Avoid contact with powdered aluminium, and active metals such as lithium, barium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, antimony and
potassium. Reacts violently or explosively with acetaldehyde and acetylene.
Ammonium hydroxide reacts with iodine to form iodides that are shock sensitive and explosive when dry. The hazardous reactions
listed for iodine are not exhaustive, so this highly reactive material should always be used with due caution, especially during
mixing operations with other chemicals
PACKAGING MATERIAL INCOMPATIBILITIES
Chemical Name
Container Type
Iodine (in alcohol)
" 304 stainless steel" , " 316 stainless steel" , " ABS plastic" , "
Acetal (Delrinr)" , " Carbon graphite" , " Carbon Steel" , " Carpenter
20" , " Cast iron" , Copper, CPVC, Hypalonr, " Natural rubber" ,
Neoprene, Polyurethane, " PPS (Rytonr)"
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Store in original containers.
• Keep containers securely sealed.
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
• Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source
Material
__________
Australia
Exposure
Standards
__________
iodine (Iodine)
TWA
ppm
______
TWA
mg/m³
______
STEL
ppm
______
STEL
mg/m³
______
Peak
ppm
______
0.1
Peak
mg/m³
______
1
TWA
F/CC
______
Notes
______
MATERIAL DATA
IODINE:
Iodine is an intense irritant to the eyes, mucous membranes and skin and a respiratory irritant in animals. The no-effect
concentration in humans for ocular and upper respiratory tract irritation is 0.1 ppm.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATOR
•Type B-P Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
EYE
• Safety glasses with unperforated side shields may be used where continuous eye protection is desirable, as in laboratories;
spectacles are not sufficient where complete eye protection is needed such as when handling bulk-quantities, where there is a
danger of splashing, or if the material may be under pressure
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
• Chemical goggles.whenever there is a danger of the material coming in contact with the eyes; goggles must be properly fitted
• Full face shield (20 cm, 8 in minimum) may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of eyes; these afford
face protection.
• Alternatively a gas mask may replace splash goggles and face shields.
HANDS/FEET
• Elbow length PVC gloves.
NOTE:
• The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must be taken, when removing gloves and other
protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact.
• Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch-bands should be removed and destroyed.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can
not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and
has to be observed when making a final choice.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Important factors in the selection of gloves include:
OTHER
• Overalls.
• PVC Apron.
• PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
• Eyewash unit.
• Some plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, aprons, overshoes) are not recommended as they may produce
static electricity.
• For large scale or continuous use wear tight-weave non-static clothing (no metallic fasteners, cuffs or pockets), non sparking
safety footwear.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
■ Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed
engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to
provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation
that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Volatile, black, lustrous, rhombic crystals, with a characteristic irritating odour and sharp, acrid taste. Soluble in benzene,
ethanol, ethyl ether, cyclohexane, carbon disulfide, and other organic solvents. Solubility in water @ 20 C: 0.029 g/100 cc. @ 25
C: 0.030 g/100 cc. @ 50 C: 0.078 g/100 cc.
Iodine tincture BP contains 25g/L iodine and 25g/L potassium iodide.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
Corrosive.
Acid.
State
Melting Range (°C)
Boiling Range (°C)
Flash Point (°C)
Decomposition Temp (°C)
Autoignition Temp (°C)
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Lower Explosive Limit (%)
DIVIDED SOLID
113.5 (sublimes)
184.35(sublimes)
Not applicable
Not Applicable
Not available.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Volatile Component (%vol)
100 (slowly)
Molecular Weight
Viscosity
Solubility in water (g/L)
pH (1% solution)
pH (as supplied)
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Specific Gravity (water=1)
Relative Vapour Density
(air=1)
Evaporation Rate
253.81
Not Applicable
Partly miscible
Not applicable.
Not applicable
0.13 @ 38.7 C
4.93 @ 20 C
Not Applicable
Not available
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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
• Contact with alkaline material liberates heat.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
■ Ingestion of acidic corrosives may produce burns around and in the mouth, the throat and oesophagus. Immediate pain and
difficulties in swallowing and speaking may also be evident. Swelling of the epiglottis may make it difficult to breathe which
may result in suffocation. More severe exposure may result in vomiting blood and thick mucus, shock, abnormally low blood
pressure, fluctuating pulse, shallow respiration and clammy skin, inflammation of stomach wall, and rupture of oesophageal
tissue. Untreated shock may eventually result in kidney failure. Severe cases may result in perforation of the stomach and
abdominal cavity with consequent infection, rigidity and fever. There may be severe narrowing of the oesophageal or pyloric
sphincters; this may occur immediately or after a delay of weeks to years. There may be coma and convulsions, followed by death
due to infection of the abdominal cavity, kidneys or lungs.
Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Animal studies suggest iodates cause kidney damage and may cause blood cell damage. Large doses produce vomiting.
EYE
■ If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.
Direct eye contact with acid corrosives may produce pain, tears, sensitivity to light and burns. Mild burns of the epithelia
generally recover rapidly and completely. Severe burns produce long-lasting and possibly irreversible damage. The appearance of
the burn may not be apparent for several weeks after the initial contact. The cornea may ultimately become deeply opaque
resulting in blindness.
Irritation of the eyes may produce a heavy secretion of tears (lachrymation).
The vapour when concentrated has pronounced eye irritation effects and this gives some warning of high vapour concentrations. If
eye irritation occurs seek to reduce exposure with available control measures, or evacuate area.
SKIN
■ Skin contact with the material may be harmful; systemic effects may result following absorption.
Skin contact with acidic corrosives may result in pain and burns; these may be deep with distinct edges and may heal slowly with
the formation of scar tissue.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects.
Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
■ Inhalation of dusts, generated by the material, during the course of normalhandling, may be harmful.
The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to such irritation can cause further lung
damage.
Corrosive acids can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, with coughing, choking and mucous membrane damage. There may be
dizziness, headache, nausea and weakness. Swelling of the lungs can occur, either immediately or after a delay; symptoms of this
include chest tightness, shortness of breath, frothy phlegm and cyanosis. Lack of oxygen can cause death hours after onset.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur
further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.
If prior damage to the circulatory or nervous systems has occurred or if kidney damage has been sustained, proper screenings
should be conducted on individuals who may be exposed to further risk if handling and use of the material result
in excessive exposures.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
■ Repeated or prolonged exposure to acids may result in the erosion of teeth, swelling and/or ulceration of mouth lining.
Irritation of airways to lung, with cough, and inflammation of lung tissue often occurs. Chronic exposure may inflame the skin or
conjunctiva.
Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants may result in disease of the airways involving difficult breathing and related
systemic problems.
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following repeated or long-term occupational
exposure.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is limited evidence that, skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons
compared to the general population.
Based on experience with animal studies, there is a possibility that exposure to the material may result in toxic effects to the
development of the foetus, at levels which do not cause significant toxic effects to the mother.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less
than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. Prime symptom is breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.
Iodine and iodides, may give rise to local allergic reactions such as hives, rupture of skin blood vessels, pain in joints or
diseases of the lymph nodes.
Iodine and iodides cause goitre and diminished as well as increased activity of the thyroid gland. A toxic syndrome resulting
from chronic iodide overdose and from repeated administration of small amounts of iodine is characterised by excessive saliva
production, head cold, sneezing, conjunctivitis, headache, fever, laryngitis, inflammation of the bronchi and mouth cavity,
inflamed parotid gland, and various skin rashes. Swelling and inflammation of the throat, irritated and swollen eyes and lung
swelling may also occur. Swelling of the glottis, necessitating a tracheotomy has been reported. Use of iodides in pregnancy can
cause foetal death, severe goitre, hypothyroidism and the cretinoid appearance of the newborn.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
■ Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to a nonallergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of
highly irritating compound.
The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce
conjunctivitis.
The material may produce respiratory tract irritation, and result in damage to the lung including reduced lung function.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling,
the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
CARCINOGEN
Alpha particles (see
Radionuclides)
Radioiodines,
including iodine- 131
International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) Agents Reviewed by the IARC
Monographs
International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) Agents Reviewed by the IARC
Monographs
Group
Group
1
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Avoid release to the environment.
Refer to special instructions/ safety data sheets.
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient
iodine
Persistence:
Water/Soil
HIGH
Persistence: Air
Bioaccumulation
Mobility
No Data
Available
LOW
HIGH
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
• Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
• If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to
store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
• Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.
Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to laws
operating in their area.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Reduction.
• DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
• It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
• In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
• Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
FOR DISPOSAL OF SMALL QUANTITIES:
• Cautiously acidify a 3% solution or a suspension of the material to pH 2 with sulfuric acid.
• Gradually add a 50% excess of aqueous sodium bisulfite with stirring at room temperature. (Other reducers such as thiosulfate
or ferrous salts may substitute; do NOT use carbon, sulfur or other strong reducing agents). An increase in temperature
indicates reaction is taking place. If no reaction is observed on the addition of about 10% of the sodium bisulfite solution,
initiate it by cautiously adding more acid.
• If manganese, chromium or molybdenum are present adjust the pH of the solution to 7 and treat with sulfide to precipitate for
burial as a hazardous waste. Destroy excess sulfide, neutralise and flush the solution down the drain (subject to State and
Local Regulation).
[Sigma/Aldrich].
Recycle wherever possible.
• Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable
treatment or disposal facility can be identified.
• Treat and neutralise at an approved treatment plant. Treatment should involve: Mixing or slurrying in water; Neutralisation
with soda-lime or soda-ash followed by: burial in a land-fill specifically licenced to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical
wastes or Incineration in a licenced apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)
• Decontaminate empty containers with 5% aqueous sodium hydroxide or soda ash, followed by water. Observe all label safeguards
until containers are cleaned and destroyed.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: CORROSIVE,OXIDIZING AGENT
HAZCHEM:
2W (ADG7)
Land Transport UNDG:
Class or division:
8
Subsidiary risk:
UN No.:
3084
UN packing group:
Shipping Name:CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (contains iodine)
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class:
UN/ID Number:
Special provisions:
Cargo Only
Packing Instructions:
Passenger and Cargo
Packing Instructions:
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity
Packing Instructions:
5.1
II
8
3084
None
ICAO/IATA Subrisk:
Packing Group:
5.1
II
863
Maximum Qty/Pack:
Passenger and Cargo
Maximum Qty/Pack:
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity
Maximum Qty/Pack:
50 kg
859
Y844
15 kg
5 kg
Shipping name:CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.(contains iodine)
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class:
8
IMDG Subrisk:
5.1
UN Number:
3084
Packing Group:
II
EMS Number:
F-A,S-Q
Special provisions:
274
Limited Quantities:
1 kg
Marine Pollutant:
Yes
Shipping name:CORROSIVE SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S.(contains iodine)
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
S6
REGULATIONS
iodine (CAS: 7553-56-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia - South Australia Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations - Schedule E: Schedule 2 poisons authorised to be sold
by holder of a medicine sellers licence", "Australia - Victoria Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances (Precursor Chemicals)
Regs 2007 - Schedule 1 - Precursor Chemicals and Quantities", "Australia Drinking Water Guideline Values For Physical and
Chemical Characteristics", "Australia Exposure Standards", "Australia Hazardous Substances", "Australia Illicit Drug
Precursors/Reagents - Category II", "Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)", "Australia Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Appendix A", "Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and
Poisons (SUSMP) - Appendix E (Part 2)", "Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) Appendix F (Part 3)", "Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 2", "Australia
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 6", "International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Monographs", "OECD List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals", "WHO Guidelines for
Drinking-water Quality - Chemicals for which guideline values have not been established"
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as
independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether
the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings.
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permission from CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) 9572 4700.
Issue Date: 15-Feb-2011
Print Date: 6-Aug-2012
This is the end of the MSDS.