| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1163 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Alkaline-Iodide-Azide APHA Alsterberg Method |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | N/A |
| RTECS: | None |
| C.A.S | See Below |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Water, Deionized ASTM Type II | CAS# 7732-18-5 | Balance | V/V | None Established |
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Potassium Iodide | CAS# 7681-11-0 | 15% | W/V | TXDS: orl-hmn LDLo: 1862 mg/Kg |
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Sodium Azide (Sodium Trinitride) | CAS# 26628-22-8 | 1% | W/V | ACGIH (C) 0.11 ppm (0.29 mg/mƒ) |
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Sodium Hydroxide | CAS# 1310-73-2 | 50% | W/V | OSHA PEL 2 mg/mƒ ACGIH 2mg/mƒ |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing and shoes before reuse.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Thermal decomposition produces highly toxic fumes. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Absorb spill with inert material, then place in a chemical waste container. Neutralize carefully with a weak acid.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | information not available | Specific Gravity | >1
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| Boiling Point: | information not available |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | ~45% |
| Vapor Pressure: | N/E |
Evaporation Rate: | N/E |
| Vapor Density: |
information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
N/E |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless odorless liquid |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/A |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/A |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with incompatible materials. |
Materials to Avoid:
Acids, acid chlorides, metals, oxidizers, halogenated solvents |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
See Section 11 |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Corrosive! Toxic! Conditions aggravated: Persons with preexisting skin, eye or respiratory disorders may be more susceptible. Acute: Severe irritation or burns to skin, eyes, mucous membranes, respiratory and GI tracts. May be fatal by ingestion or inhalation. Chronic: Dermatitis, damage to eyes, central nervous system, genetic material. Target organs: Nerves, heart, brain. Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrogen oxides, iodine gas and iodine compounds, explosive metal azides. |
| DOT Classification: Corrosive Liquid Toxic NOS (Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Azide), 8,UN2922,PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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