5,5'-diisopropyl-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diyl dihypoiodite

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- General advice:
- Following inhalation: Remove immediately to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Maintain airway and blood pressure. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Keep affected person calm, warm and at rest. Call a physician.
- Following skin contact: Immediately flush the skin with plenty of water and soap while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists get medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- Following eye contact: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Get medical assistance.
- Following ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. If the person is conscious, immediately seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.

Fire-fighting measures

Fire: As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition source.
Explosion: Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.

Suitable Extinguishing Media:
- Suitable: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.

Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
- Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
- Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

Combustion Products: Irritating or toxic substances may be emitted upon thermal decomposition. Thermal decomposition products may include carbon oxides and iodine fumes.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and containerise for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.

Handling and storage

- Handling: Wear eye, skin and respiratory protection when handling. Wear fresh clothing daily. Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.

- Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect from physical damage. Separate from oxidising materials. Store in the dark. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations as low as possible. Ensure that eye wash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.

Personal Protective Equipment:
- Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
- Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. Impervious rubber gloves and clothing to prevent repeat or prolonged skin contact. Replace or repair impervious clothing that has developed leaks. Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Respiratory Protection: Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US)or CEN (EU). If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece selfcontained breathing apparatus. Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29CFR1910.134).

Stability and reactivity

- Stability: Heat will contribute to instability. Discolours on exposure to light
- Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sources of ignition, light and incompatibles.
- Incompatibility: High temperatures, oxidising agents.
- Hazardous Reactions/Decomposition Products: Burning may produce toxic iodine vapours
- Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not occur.

Disposal considerations

- Waste Classification: Non Hazardous
- Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. This combustible material may be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.