J & M LABORATORIES INC -- REAGENT 2  -- 6850-00N060441
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:REAGENT 2
MSDS Date:01/14/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N060441
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J & M LABORATORIES INC
Address:1717 ROWAN ST
City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40203
Country:US
Info Phone Num:502-585-3176
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:GO699
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J & M LABORATORIES INC
Address:1717 ROWAN ST
City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40203-1242
Country:US
Phone:800-473-6173
CAGE:GO699
Company Name:J AND M LABORATORIES, INC.
Address:1717 ROWAN ST
Box:City:LOUISEVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40203
Country:US
Phone:800-473-6173/502-585-3176
CAGE:01VT9

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CONTACT WITH EYES CAN
    CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC: MAY PRODUCE "IODISM" WHICH MAY BE MANIFESTED
    BY SKIN RASH, HEADACHE & IRRITATION  OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE. INGEST:
    INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS WILL RESULT IN DIARRHEA & WEAKNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH EYES IN DIRECTED STREAM OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINS WHILE FORCIBLY HOLDING EYELIDS APART TO ENSURE
    COMPLETE IRRIGATION OF EYE & LID TISS. IF IRRIT OCCURS, GET MED
    ATTN. SKIN: IMMED  REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. FLUSH SKIN THORO
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. RINSE CLTHG. IF IRRIT PERSISTS, GET
    MED ATTN. INGEST: DRINK LGE QTYS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED
    ATTN. NEVER(SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS REQUIRED TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLTHG. SWEEP UP OR OTHERWISE
    COLLECT AND STORE IN SUITABLE DRUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES &
    CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR REAGENT COMPOUNDS. USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:GENERAL AREA EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/POLYVINYL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FACILITY SHOULD BE IN CLOSE
    PROXIMITY. DELUGE SHOWER. APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHAL:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET
    MED ATTN.

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

Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KEEP SEPARATE FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF POTASSIUM FREE OR IONIC
    IODINE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENT. DISPOSE OF IN
    COMPLIANCE WITH ALL W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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