Msds KI

Material Safety Data Sheet
The Home Scientist, LLC

4231 Witherow Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106-2945
(336) 725-4549
SECTION I
MSDS #: CP06
Effective Date: May 15, 2011
NAME
24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Product: Potassium iodide, 0.1 M
CHEMTREC
NFPA
Chemical Synonyms: Potassium iodide, aqueous solution
HMIS*
Health: 1
(800) 424-9300
Formula: Mixture. See Section II.
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Unit Size: up to 1.000 liter

CAS #: Mixture. See Section II.
Hazard Rating
Minimal
0
SECTION II
Slight
1
Moderate
2
Serious
3
Severe
4
INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
Principal Component(s)
Percentage
Hazardous?
TLV Units
Potassium iodide, KI (CAS #: 7681-11-0)
1.66%
Yes
None established
Water, H2O (CAS #: 7732-18-5)
98.34%
No
None established
CAUTION! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
SECTION III
PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point (F): approximately 0 C (32 F)

Boiling point (F): approximately 100 C (212 F)
Vapor Pressure (mm of Hg): 14 (water)
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): approximately 1.0

Percent Volatile by Volume (%): 98.81%
Evaporation Rate (Water = 1): less than 1.0
Vapor Density (Air = 1): 0.7 (water)

Solubility in Water: Complete
Appearance & Odor: Clear, colorless, odorless liquid
SECTION IV
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used)
Nonflammable
Flammable Limits in Air

% by Volume
N/A
Extinguisher Media
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.
Lower
Upper
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
PROCEDURES
If involved in fire situation, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective equipment. Use flooding amounts of water in early stages of
fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
When heated to decomposition, produces toxic and corrosive fumes of iodine.
D.O.T. NON-REGULATED
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor essentially similar to form OSHA-20
SECTION V
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHHOLD LIMITED VALUE
CP06
None established for this solution (ACGIH 2001). Toxicity data: (as KI) Acute Oral LD50 (rat) > 1600
mg/kg
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE INGESTION: May be harmful. Acute ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and in
some individuals hypersensitivity. Chronic ingestion may cause sneezing, salivation, runny
nose, headache, fever, mucous membrane irritation, and various skin rashes. INHALATION:
May cause irritation. EYES: May cause irritation. SKIN: May cause irritation. Target organs:
Thyroid.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
PROCEDURES
SECTION VI
Stability
INGESTION: Call physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Induce vomiting only if advised by
appropriate medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. EYES: Check
for and remove contact lenses. Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and
lower eyelids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing.
Flush thoroughly with mild soap and water. If irritation occurs, get medical attention. INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
REACTIVITY DATA
Unstable
Stable
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid)
Conditions to Avoid Excessive temperature to cause evaporation.
acids, alkaline metals, halogen trifluorides, perchlorates.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic and corrosive iodine fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur
Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid Not applicable.
SECTION VII
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case

material is released or
spilled
Waste Disposal Method
Absorb with inert dry material and place in a suitable container for proper disposal. Wash spill
area with soap and water.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State, or Local laws. These disposal guidelines
are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
SECTION VIII
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiration Protection
(Specify Type)
None needed in normal laboratory handling. If misty conditions prevail, work in ventilation hood or
wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
Ventilation
Protective Gloves
Special
No
Mechanical (General)
Not required
Other
No
Eye Protection
Chemical safety goggles
Faceshield, lab coat, apron, eye wash station, ventilation hood, proper gloves, fire extinguisher
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in
Handling & Storing
Other Precautions
Not required
Rubber
Other Protective
Equipment
SECTION IX
Local Exhaust
Store in a dark, cool, dry place. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. For
laboratory use only. Not for drug, food, cosmetic, or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Revision #: 1
Date: May 15, 2011
Approved: Robert Bruce Thompson
Chemical Safety Coordinator: RBT
The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
materials and the safety and health of employees. *Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards

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Material Safety Data Sheet

The Home Scientist, LLC

24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Product: Potassium iodide, 0.1 M

Chemical Synonyms: Potassium iodide, aqueous solution

Formula: Mixture. See Section II.

Unit Size: up to 1.000 liter

Potassium iodide, KI (CAS #: 7681-11-0)

Water, H2O (CAS #: 7732-18-5)

CAUTION! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Melting Point (F): approximately 0 C (32 F)

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): approximately 1.0

Vapor Density (Air = 1): 0.7 (water)

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method Used)

Flammable Limits in Air

Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.

Approved by U.S. Department of Labor essentially similar to form OSHA-20

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHHOLD LIMITED VALUE

Conditions to Avoid Excessive temperature to cause evaporation.

acids, alkaline metals, halogen trifluorides, perchlorates.

Will Not Occur

Conditions to Avoid Not applicable.

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be taken in case

SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Chemical safety goggles

Store in a dark, cool, dry place. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Date: May 15, 2011

Approved: Robert Bruce Thompson

Chemical Safety Coordinator: RBT

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