Analysis

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
61717-82-6	2-Iodoxybenzoic acid	ca 47%	unlisted
121-91-5	Isophtalic acid	ca 30%	204-506-4
65-85-0	Benzoic acid	ca 23%	200-618-2
64297-64-9	2-Iodoxybenzoic acid, stabilized		264-773-8

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white to off-white solid.
Danger! Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause sensitization by inhalation and by skin contact.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause respiratory sensitization.
Chronic: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Violently decomposes when heated under confinement. Containers may explode if exposed to fire. Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry powder or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 2

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. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Storage: Keep away from heat and flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
2-Iodoxybenzoic acid	none listed	none listed	none listed
Isophtalic acid	none listed	none listed	none listed
Benzoic acid	none listed	none listed	none listed
2-Iodoxybenzoic acid, stabilized	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: 2-Iodoxybenzoic acid: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Isophtalic acid: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Benzoic acid: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. 2-Iodoxybenzoic acid, stabilized: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white to off-white
Odor: Not available.
pH: 1.8
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:280 deg C(decom)
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C7H5IO5
Molecular Weight:280.01

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Light sensitive. Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, light, dust generation, temperatures above 100癈.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Metals, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen iodide, iodine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 61717-82-6 unlisted.      
CAS# 121-91-5: NT2007000      
CAS# 65-85-0: DG0875000      
CAS# 64297-64-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

CAS# 121-91-5:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 10400 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 65-85-0:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >26 mg/m3/1H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1700 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg;
.

CAS# 64297-64-9:
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 61717-82-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 121-91-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 65-85-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 64297-64-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.	No information available.
Hazard Class:	8
UN Number:	UN3261
Packing Group:	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 61717-82-6 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
     CAS# 121-91-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 64297-64-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 65-85-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 121-91-5: immediate.
     CAS # 65-85-0: immediate.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
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:
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 61717-82-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 121-91-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Minnesota.
     CAS# 65-85-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 64297-64-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.

California Prop 65

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:
     XN
Risk Phrases:
     R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
     swallowed.
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
     R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
     R 44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.

Safety Phrases:
     S 22 Do not breathe dust.
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
     water and seek medical advice.
     S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
     otection.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 61717-82-6: No information available.
     CAS# 121-91-5: 0
     CAS# 65-85-0: 1
     CAS# 64297-64-9: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 121-91-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B, D2A, F.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 121-91-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #3 Date: 10/23/2007

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