MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- METHYL IODIDE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL IODIDE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:METHYL IODIDE
CAS:74-88-4
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness,
    symptoms of drunkenness, blurred vision, lung congestion,
    convulsions, coma, death LONG TERM EXPOSURE: visual disturbances
    SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, blisters, rash,
    symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: burns EYE CONTACT:
    SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: vomiting, digestive disorders,
    symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is
    available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
    qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
    Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
    removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if
    needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
    before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at
    least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION:
    If swallowed, drink plenty of water, do NOT induce vomiting. Get
    immediate medical attention. Induce vomiting only at the
    instructions of a physician. Do not give anything by mouth to
    unconscious or convulsive person. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For
    inhalation, consider oxygen.   For ingestion, consider gastric
    lavage, activated charcoal slurry and catharsis.

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

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, regular foam, water Large
    fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or
    safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later
    disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water
    streams. Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material
    can be stopped first. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for
    surrounding fire. Flood with fine water spray. Cool containers with
    water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a
    protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of
    material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low
    areas. Consider downwind evacuation if material is leaking.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
    incompatible substances. Store in a tightly closed container. Avoid
    contact with water or moisture.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
    concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
    full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with full
    facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
    and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type,
    self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
    Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
    respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
    other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
    facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
    system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
    Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
    the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 METHYL IODIDE: 5 ppm (28 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (skin) 2 ppm (12 mg/m3) OSHA
    TWA (skin) (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 2 ppm ACGIH TWA
    (skin) 2 ppm (10 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin)

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

Boiling Pt:108 F (42 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-87 F (-66 C)
Vapor Pres:400 mmHg @ 25 C
Vapor Density:4.9
Spec Gravity:2.279
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:2%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:translucent
    APPEARANCE:ANCE: changes color on exposure to light and moisture
    COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: acid
    halides, iodinated compounds, oxides of carbon Thermal
    decomposition products: acid halides, iodinated compounds, oxides
    of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:METHYL IODIDE: IRRITATION DATA: 1 gm/10
    minute(s) skin-human mild; 1 gm/30 minute(s) skin-rat mild; 500 mg
    skin-rabbit severe; 100 mg eyes-rabbit severe TOXICITY DATA: 1300
    mg/m3/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 800 mg/kg skin-guinea pig
    LD50; 76 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 (IARC) CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human
    No Adequate Data, Animal Limited Evidence, Group 3 LOCAL EFFECTS:
    Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Toxic:
    inhalation, dermal absorption, ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central
    nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: hormonal
    disorders TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
    ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross the placenta. May be excreted in breast
    milk. May cross react with similar compounds.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:Not available

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
    Hazardous Waste Number(s): U138.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Methyl iodide ID NUMBER: UN2644 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6.1
    PACKING GROUP: I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison QUANTITY
    LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO
    AIRCRAFT ONLY: Forbidden

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: No  FIRE: No 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   METHYL IODIDE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	METHYL IODIDE: 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
    SAFETY (29CFR1910.119):  METHYL IODIDE: 7500LBSTQ
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65:  Known to the
    state of California to cause the following: METHYL IODIDE Cancer
    (Apr 01, 1988)

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