MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This form complies with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List): XENODINE

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
XENODINE


MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS:   TELEPHONE #S: DATES:
Distributed by: Emergency: (602)285-1660 Date Entered: 01/27/1995
Veterinary Products Laboratories     Last Revision: 09/18/1995
P.O. Box 34820 Information: (602)285-1660 MSDS Printed: 09/14/2000
Phoenix, AZ. 85067-4820    
SYNONYMS:
Polyhydroxydine Solution
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Glycol-Iodine Composition
HAZARD LABEL:
MOLECULAR FORMULA: , MOLECULAR WEIGHT: NE or NA

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
XENODINE


HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY/COMMON NAME)   CAS # OSHA PEL   ACGIH TLV   OTHER LIMITS   PERCENTAGE
Iodine 7553-56-2            1.0
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1            20.0 - 25.0
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 57-55-6            70.0 - 75.0

SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
XENODINE


BOILING POINT: 374.0 F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.0625 at 20.0 C MELTING POINT: NE or NA VAPOR PRESSURE (MM HG): . . . NE or NA VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1):. . . . NE or NA PHYSICAL STATES: [ ] Gas EVAPORATION RATE: . . . . . . NE or NA [ X ] Liquid (Butyl Acetate=1) [ ] Solid SOLUBILITY IN WATER:. . . . . Miscible at 20.0 C PERCENT VOLATILE: . . . . . . 1.0 % by weight. APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
Orange-brown homogeneous liquid with slight odor of iodine and glycol

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
XENODINE


FLASH PT: NE or NA METHOD USED:
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL: UEL:
AUTOIGNITION PT: NE or NA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None known

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
XENODINE


STABILITY: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID - INSTABILITY:
None known
INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID:
None known
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:
None known
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Product will not undergo polymerization.

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
XENODINE


ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation? Yes , Skin? Yes , Eyes? Yes , Ingestion? Yes , Other:
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC):

CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? , IARC Monographs? , OSHA Regulated?
CARCINOGENICITY/OTHER INFORMATION:
Acute Dermal in rabbit > 2.2 gm/kg (not toxic)
Eye irritation rabbit = Non-irritating to lens, iris, conjuctiva
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: LD 50/LC 50: Oral LD50(in rats)= 17.1 g/kg
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
IF INGESTED: Dilute by giving 2 glasses of water to drink and call a physician. Never administer anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF ON SKIN: Immediately flush affected areas with large volumes of water and continue for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing; wash before reuse. Get prompt medical attention.

SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
XENODINE


STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Triple rinse container. Dispose of empty container and any spilled product according to local, State, and Federal regulations.
HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION:
Store indoors at room temperature.   Protect from light and humidity.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:


SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES
XENODINE


RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY TYPE):
None required
VENTILATION:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
EYE PROTECTION:
Splash proof safety goggles
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Impervious gloves
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES:
Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using restroom.

SECTION IX - ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
XENODINE



IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.



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P.O. Box 34820
Phoenix, AZ 85067-4820