trimethylphenylphosphonium iodide

Synonym:None

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound1006-01-5100%no datano data

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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

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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.

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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 andIn 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.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A