MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Copper(i) iodide, 98%
35167
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Copper(i) iodide, 98%
None.
Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7681-65-4 |Copper(I) iodide, 98% | 98% | 231-674-6 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white to gray-beige.
Caution! Light sensitive. The toxicological properties of this
material have not been fully investigated. Causes eye and skin
irritation. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not
been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store
in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local, explosion-proof ventilation to keep
airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
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| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Copper(I) iodide, 9|fume: (0.2) mg/m3 |as Cu: 1 mg/m3 |fume, as Cu: 0.1 |
| 8% |TWA; dusts and | TWA (dusts and | mg/m3 TWA; dust|
| | mists, as Cu: |mists); 0.1 mg/m3 |s and mists, as C|
| | (1) mg/m3 TWA |TWA (fume) |u: 1 mg/m3 TWA |
| |(listed under |(listed under | (listed unde|
| |COPPER). |COPPER).dusts as |r COPPER). |
| | | mists as Cu: 100 | |
| | |mg/m3 IDLH | |
| | |(listed under | |
| | |COPPER). | |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Copper(I) iodide, 98%:
fume, as Cu: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (listed under COPPER)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white to gray-beige
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1290 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 605 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 5.6200g/cm3
Molecular Formula: CuI
Molecular Weight: 190.45
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, light, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents, alkali metals, potassium, and light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen iodide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7681-65-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Copper(I) iodide, 98% -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration of Contaminants:
None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: None
listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7681-65-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
This material contains Copper(I) iodide, 98% (listed as COPPER), 98%,
(CAS# 7681-65-4) which is subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA.
CAS# 7681-65-4 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean
Water Act.
CAS# 7681-65-4 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
Copper(I) iodide, 98% can be found on the following state right to
know lists: California, (listed as COPPER), California, (listed as
COPPER COMPOUNDS, N.O.S.), New Jersey, (listed as COPPER), Florida,
(listed as COPPER), Pennsylvania, (listed as COPPER), Minnesota,
(listed as COPPER), Massachusetts, (listed as COPPER).
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7681-65-4: 2
Canada
CAS# 7681-65-4 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 7681-65-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 10/03/1995 Revision #2 Date: 9/02/1997
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