NILE CHEMICALS
Material
Safety Data Sheet
Ammonium
iodide
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Ammonium
iodide
Catalog
Codes: 11159
CAS#:
12027-06-4
RTECS:
Not
available.
TSCA:
TSCA
8(b) inventory: Ammonium iodide
CI#:
Not
available.
Synonym:
Chemical
Name: Not
available.
Chemical
Formula: NH4I
Contact
Information:
Nile
Chemicals
Mumbai
INDIA
Sales: 91 22
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Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Ammonium iodide
12027-06-4 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Ammonium
iodide LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous in case
of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of
skin contact
(permeator).
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the
substance can produce target organs damage.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact: Check
for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin
Contact: In
case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold
water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact: Wash
with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial
cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not
available. Ingestion:
Do NOT induce
vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious
person. If large
quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not
available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not
applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not
applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion
of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of
explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill:Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
the contaminated
surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:Use
a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
through the sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Do
not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek
medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
Storage:
Keep
container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls: Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Splash
goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust
respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not
available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
Odor:
Not
available.
Taste:
Not
available.
Molecular
Weight: 144.94
g/mole
Color:
Not
available.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not
available.
Melting
Point: Decomposes.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 2.56
(Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not
applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not
available.
Volatility:
Not
available.
Odor
Threshold: Not
available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not
available.
Dispersion
Properties: See
solubility in water.
Solubility:
Easily
soluble in cold water.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The
product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive
in presence of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will
not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Eye
contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50: Not
available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Causes
damage to the following organs: lungs, mucous membranes.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case
of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in
case of skin contact (permeator).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not
available.
BOD5
and COD: Not
available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous
short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of
degradation are more toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not
a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification:
Not
applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Ammonium iodide
Other
Regulations: OSHA:
Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): CLASS
D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC): R36/38-
Irritating to eyes and skin.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment: Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is
inadequate. Splash goggles.
Section
16: Other Information
References:
Not
available.
Other
Special Considerations: Not
available.
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