Calcium Iodide
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Calcium iodide sc-257211 Material Safety Data Sheet Hazard Alert Code EXTREME HIGH MODERATE LOW Key: Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME Calcium iodide STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. NFPA FLAMMABILITY0 HEALTH2 HAZARD INSTABILITY0 SUPPLIER Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. 2145 Delaware Avenue Santa Cruz, California 95060 800.457.3801 or 831.457.3800 EMERGENCY ChemWatch Within the US & Canada: 877-715-9305 Outside the US & Canada: +800 2436 2255 (1-800-CHEMCALL) or call +613 9573 3112 SYNONYMS Ca-I2, CaI2.6H2O, "calcium diiodide hexahydrate" Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 0 Min/Nil=0 Body Contact 2 Low=1 Reactivity 0 Moderate=2 High=3 Chronic 2 Extreme=4 CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS 1 of 9 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW RISK Irritating to eyes and skin. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS SWALLOWED ! The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. EYE ! This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons. SKIN ! This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons. ! The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition. ! Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions. ! 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 ! The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting. ! 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 ! Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following repeated or long-term occupational exposure. 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. 2 of 9 Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS NAME CAS RN % calcium iodide 10102-68-8 >98 Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES SWALLOWED Immediately give a glass of water. First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. EYE If this product comes in contact with the eyes Wash out immediately with fresh 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. Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention. Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel. SKIN If skin contact occurs Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear. Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation. INHALED If fumes, aerosols or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Other measures are usually unnecessary. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN ! Treat symptomatically. Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Vapor Pressure (mmHG) Negligible Upper Explosive Limit (%) Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1) Not available Lower Explosive Limit (%) Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIA There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area. FIRE FIGHTING Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area. GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS Non combustible. Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn. Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of hydrogen iodide, metal oxides. May emit poisonous fumes. May emit corrosive fumes. FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY None known. 3 of 9 Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES MINOR SPILLS Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes. Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and dust respirator. Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. MAJOR SPILLS Moderate hazard. CAUTION Advise personnel in area. Alert Emergency Services and tell them location and nature of hazard. Control personal contact by wearing protective clothing. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. Use in a well-ventilated area. Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps. RECOMMENDED STORAGE METHODS Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities Polyethylene or polypropylene container. Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. 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. Oxidises to iodine when exposed to air, light or moisture. Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak TWA Source Material Notes ppm mg/m" ppm mg/m" ppm mg/m" F/CC Canada - Nova TLV Basis Scotia calcium iodide 0.01 Hypothyroidism; upper Occupational (Iodides) respiratory tract irritation Exposure Limits calcium iodide Canada - Ontario (Particles Occupational (Insoluble or 10 (I) Exposure Limits Poorly Soluble) Not Otherwise) calcium iodide Canada - British (Particles Columbia (Insoluble or 10 (N) Occupational Poorly Soluble) Exposure Limits Not Otherwise Classified 4 of 9 (PNOC)) calcium iodide (Specified (PNOS) / Canada - Ontario Particules Occupational 3 (R) (insolubles ou Exposure Limits peu solubles) non précisées par ailleurs) calcium iodide US - Tennessee (Particulates not Occupational otherwise Exposure Limits - 5 regulated Limits For Air Respirable Contaminants fraction) calcium iodide US - California (Particulates not Permissible otherwise Exposure Limits 5 (n) regulated for Chemical Respirable Contaminants fraction) Bold print identifies calcium iodide substances for which the US - Oregon (Particulates not Oregon Permissible Permissible otherwise Exposure Limits (PELs) - 10 Exposure Limits regulated are different than the (Z-1) (PNOR) (f) Total federal Limits. PNOR Dust) means “particles not otherwise regulated.” calcium iodide US - Michigan (Particulates not Exposure Limits otherwise 5 for Air regulated, Contaminants Respirable dust) Bold print identifies calcium iodide substances for which the (Particulates not US - Oregon Oregon Permissible otherwise Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) regulated - 5 Exposure Limits are different than the (PNOR) (f) (Z-1) federal Limits. PNOR Respirable means “particles not Fraction) otherwise regulated.” calcium iodide US - Wyoming (Particulates not Toxic and otherwise Hazardous regulated 5 Substances Table (PNOR)(f)- Z1 Limits for Air Respirable Contaminants fraction) US ACGIH calcium iodide TLV® Basis Threshold Limit (Iodine and 0.01 Hypothyroidism; URT