Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Trimethylphenylphosphonium iodide, min. 97%
CAS Registry Number: 1006-01-5
Formula: (CH3)3(C6H5)PI
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphorus compound
Synonym: None
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 1006-01-5 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Prolonged exposure to iodides may
Emergency Overview:
produce a mild toxic syndrome known as iodism.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, eyes, skin
Eye Contact: May cause moderate irritation of the eyes
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms of iodide exposure include redness, itching, and pain, pimples, boils, hives
Skin Contact:
and blisters.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Irritating to mouth throat and stomach. Soluble bromides may cause vomiting and central nervous system
Ingestion:
effects.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Iodides may produce an allergic skin reaction.
A mild toxic syndrome iodism may result from chronic iodide overdoses. May cause salivation, sneezing,
Chronic Health Affects: conjunctivitis, headache, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis, and parotitis (iodine mumps). Iodides may
cause congenital deformation of fetus
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If this material is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and In a fire material may emit toxic organic fumes, carbon monoxide, iodine vapor and phosphorus pentoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Material may absorb water on
Handling and Storage:
prolonged exposure to the atmosphere.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 280.09
Melting Point: 218°
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic solid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: exposure to moisture
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, moisture
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, phosphorus pentoxide, hydrogen iodide, iodine, methyl iodide, and organic
Decomposition Products:
fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
