Karl Fisher Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. AFFECTS KIDNEYS. AFFECTS THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN OR RESPIRATORY REACTION. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Storage

Color Code White (Corrosive) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause kidney damage, nervous system and respiratory depression. Large oral doses may cause systematic iodine poisoning which may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, stupor and shock. Probable lethal dose is 2 to 4 gm of free iodine. Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach, leading to death. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur. Eye Contact: Corrosive. Can cause blurred vision, redness, pain, severe tissue burns and eye damage. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may cause respiratory system effects. Chronic exposure may cause skin effects. Chronic exposure to iodine may cause insomnia, conjunctivitis, inflammation of the nasal mucous, bronchitis, tremor, rapid heart beat, diarrhea and weight loss. Allergic sensitization may occur. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.