NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Synonyms: Triiodomethane; methane, triiodo-
CAS No.: 75-47-8
Molecular Weight: 393.71
Chemical Formula: CHI3
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD;
PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, shortness of breath. High concentrations can cause pulmonary
edema.
Ingestion: Causes burns of gastrointestinal tract. May cause vomiting and
all degrees of cerebral depression or excitation, including delirium,
hallucinations, coma, and death. A rapid pulse with or without a fever is
characteristic. High concentrations applied to the skin have caused damage to
the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation or dermatitis. Can be absorbed through
skin and produce systemic effects; symptoms may parallel ingestion.
Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation, redness, pain. Visual
disturbances or impairment may occur.
Chronic Exposure: May cause "iodism" on prolonged absorption.
Symptoms are skin rash, headache and skin eruptions in severe cases. Aggravation
of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired respiratory function may be
more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.
Skin Contact:Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician,
immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact:Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire:Not considered to be a fire hazard. Toxic gases
and vapors may be released if involved in a fire.
Explosion:Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information:In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing
and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece
operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and
containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used
to avoid dust dispersal.
Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:-ACGIH Threshold Limit
Value (TLV): 0.6 ppm (TWA)
Ventilation System:A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):If the exposure limit is exceeded
and engineering controls are not feasible, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece
respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus.
Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory
protection standard (29CFR1910.134).
Skin Protection:Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain
and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Yellow powder or crystals.
Odor: Characteristic, disagreeable.
Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol.
Density: 4.1
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: Decomposes.
Melting Point: ca. 120C (ca. 248F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Heat will contribute to instability.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce toxic iodine
vapors.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Mercuric oxide, silver nitrate, tannin, calomel,
strong oxidizers, lithium, metallic salts, strong bases, acetone.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater. When
released into water, this material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When
released into the water, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1
and 10 days. This material has an estimated bioconcentration factor (BCF) of
less than 100. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded by reaction
with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air,
this material is expected to have a half-life of greater than 30 days.
Environmental Toxicity: This material is expected to be toxic to
terrestrial life. This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The
LC50/96-hour values for fish are between 1 and 10 mg/l.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
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