MSDS Name:Iodoform
Synonym:Triiodomethane

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged exposure may produce a narcotic effect.

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
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 immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Store in a tightly closed container.

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 75-47-8: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 0.6 ppm TWA; 9.8 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1 ppm STEL; 16 mg/m3 STEL Belgium - TWA: 0.6 ppm VLE; 10 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 0.6 ppm VME; 10 mg/m3 VME Germany: 3 mg/m3 TWA Malaysia: 0.6 ppm TWA; 10 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 0.2 ppm MAC; 3 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 0.6 ppm VLA-ED; 9.8 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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.

Physical State: Solid
Color: yellow
Odor: Disagreeable odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Sublimes.
Freezing/Melting Point: 120-123 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 400 deg F
Solubility in water: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 4.1
Molecular Formula: CHI3
Molecular Weight: 393.7205

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidants and strong bases. 1:1 mixtures with hexamethylenetetramine explode at 178 C. Incompatible with mercuric oxide, magnesium, calomel, silver nitrate, tannin, balsam Peru (directly mixed), lithium, and acetone. Reacts violently with alkali metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, hydrogen iodide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

RTECS#:
CAS# 75-47-8: PB7000000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 75-47-8: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 165 ppm/7H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 183 ppm/7H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 470 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 450 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 355 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 1184 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Iodoform - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 75-47-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 75-47-8 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 75-47-8 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 75-47-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.