SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- IODOACETAMIDE, 97%, I670-9  -- 6810-00N069814
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IODOACETAMIDE, 97%, I670-9
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069814
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:516-467-3535
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:ACETAMIDE, 2-IODO-; (IODOACETAMIDE)
CAS:144-48-9
RTECS #:AC4200000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,MOUSE):74 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES OF THE MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, E YES AND SKIN. SYMPTOMS OF
    EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:SHORTNESS OF BRTH, HDCH, NAUS &
    VOMIT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESP & SKIN RXNS. TARGET
    ORGAN(S):THYROID. TO BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, CHEM, PHYSICAL & TOX
    PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THORO INVESTIGA TED. CHRONIC:OVEREXP MAY
    CAUSE REPRO DISORDER(S) BASES ON TESTS W/LAB ANIMALS. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA:SKIN & (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED
    (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR
    @ LST 15 MIN. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS.
    SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR@ LST 15 MIN WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE
    ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH
    W/(SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUTE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
    WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MA TERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    POSSIBLE TERATOGEN. TOXIC. SEVERE IRRITANT.
Other Precautions:SENSITIZER. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER  AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:APPENDAGES:TUMORS. TUMORIGENIC:EQUIVOCAL TUMORIGENIC
    AGENT BY RTECS CRITERIA, TUMORS AT SITE OF APPLICATN. ONLY SELECTED
    REGISTRY OF TOX EFTS OF CHEM SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENT ED
    HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFO. FIRST AID
    PROC:WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>199F,>93C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO BROWN CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING
    AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN IODIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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