J.T.BAKER,CHEM CO. -- POTASSIUM IODATE  -- 6810-00-185-6971
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM IODATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-185-6971
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER,CHEM CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
Preparer's Name:DOD-HMIS  (DGSC-SSH)
CAGE:HO022
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER,CHEM CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:HO022
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODATE
CAS:7758-05-6
RTECS #:NN1350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN,CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH
    WITH SOAP AND WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBL
    MATERIAL.STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN A COOL DRY AREA. WASH
    THOROUGHTL AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH CLOTHING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIAL. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN AND BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSU OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORK CLOTHES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS COPIED FROM ONE OF THE SAME SUPPLIER, SAME MATERILAL, DIFFERENT
    SIZE.

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:3.89
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR COLORLESS CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM,ARSENIC,CARBON,METAL SULFIDES,ORGANIC MATTER,SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BY METHODS CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATION.

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