ICN BIOMEDICALS INC -- CESIUM IODIDE, 150590 -- 6505-00N056000 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CESIUM IODIDE, 150590
MSDS Date:01/07/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N056000
MSDS Number: BWBXJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC
Address:1263 S CHILLICOTHE RD
City:AURORA
State:OH
ZIP:44202
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-562-1500
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:R.L.
CAGE:IO030
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ICN BIOCHEMICALS
Address:4911 COMMERCE PARKWAY
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:30060
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000
CAGE:IO030

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

Ingred Name:CESIUM IODIDE
CAS:7789-17-5
RTECS #:FL0350000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2386 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MODERATELY TOXIC BY INGESTION &
    INTRAPERITONEAL ROUTES. MODERATE TO SEVERE ERYTHEMA (REDNESS) &
    MODERATE EDEMA (RAISED SKIN).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG, RINSE LIBERALLY W/SOAP & WATER FOR
    A CONSIDERABLE PERIOD. CALL MD. INGEST:RINSE MOUTH SEVERAL TIMES
    W/WATER, DO NOT SWALLOW. CALL MD OR TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL.
    EYES:RINSE	LIBERALLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD OR
    TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL. INHAL:TAKE PATIENT INTO FRESH AIR &
    ALLOW TO RES. CALL MD OR TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE: ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:TOXIC, IRRITANT. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, MASK, GOGGLES &
    USE A HOOD.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. ALWAYS USE A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2336F,1280C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1150F,621C
Spec Gravity:4.51
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF I-.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL AS COMPLIES W/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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