Stock Iodine

ISSUED: 28Stock IodineISSUED: 28/08/2006REVISED: 14/01/2013Section 1: SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION AND SUPPLIERProduct Name:Product Code:Recommended Use:Company Identification:Address:STOCK IODINE8240090 (20 litre) and 8240093 (200 litre)A liquid iodine product for providing iodine supplementation to sheep and cattleRavensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Limited312 Main South Road, HornbyPO Box 1049ChristchurchCustomer Centre: 0800 100 123National Poisons Information Centre: 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)Emergency Telephone Number:Transport Emergency Phone:0800 CHEMCALL (0800 243 622) (24hr) (Emergencies Only)111 - tell operator what service is needed: Fire, Ambulance, PoliceHazard Classifications: 6.5B, 9.1CSection 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONPriority Identifiers:Secondary Identifiers:WARNINGKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN6.5B = Contact sensitiser9.1C = Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effectsSection 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATIONINGREDIENT CAS No. CONTENTPotassium Iodide BP 7681-11-00 6.5%Water 7732-18-5 Up to 100%Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURESFirst Aid Measures:Inhalation:Consult the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766) or a doctorimmediately in every case of suspected poisoning.Remove patient to fresh air. Lay down and keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow orhas stopped ensure airway is clear and apply resuscitation. Seek medical assistanceimmediately.Stock Iodine - Page 1 of 5

Ingestion:Skin:Eye:Advice to Doctor:Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed DO NOT inducevomiting. For advice, contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766).Seek medical assistance immediately.Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If alarge area is affected seek medical assistance.Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes holding eyelids open if necessary. Call a doctorimmediately.No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically. If vomiting is induced, suggest endotrachealand/or oesophageal control. Danger from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicitywhen considering emptying the stomach.Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESFlash Point:Hazardous CombustionProducts:Extinguishing Media:Protective Equipment:HAZCHEM Code:Location Certificate:Hazardous AtmosphereZone:Not applicable (non-flammable)If involved in a fire may evolve noxious fumesExpansion on heating may lead to violent rupture of containersNon-combustible, not considered to be a significant fire riskThere is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be usedUse extinguishing media suitable for surrounding areaGas-tight chemical resistant suit, protective gloves and breathing apparatusNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableSection 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESSpills and Disposal:Wear appropriate protective clothing. Exclude non-essential people from the area. Containspill and absorb with inert material such as soil, sand or absorbent granules and place in asealable waste container. Dispose of waste safely in an approved landfill.Protective Clothing: For appropriate personal protective equipment see section 8.Environmental Precaution:Prevent from entering drains, waterways or sewers. If spill does enter waterways contact thelocal authority.Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGEHandling:Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and inhalation of vapours. Usepersonal protective equipment as required.Approved Handler:Tracking:Record Keeping:Not requiredNot requiredNot requiredStock Iodine - Page 2 of 5

Storage:Other Information:Store in original container tightly closed and in a locked, dry, cool area away from foodstuffs,fertiliser and seed. Store in accordance with NZS 8409; Management of Agrichemicals.Always read the label before use. See label for further information on handling and storage.Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTIONExposure Limits:Protective Equipment:Engineering Controls:Hygiene Precautions:No exposure limits have been assigned for this product.When contact with product is likely, wear protective gloves.Handle in well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of vapours.Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Remove protective clothing and washhands and face before meals and after work. Wash protective clothing daily after work.Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAppearance:Odour:Clear solutionCharacteristic iodine odourSpecific Gravity: 1.04Solubility in Water:Flash Point:Boiling Point:pH:Soluble in waterNot applicable (non-flammable)> 100 o CNot availableSection 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITYStability: When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for at least 5years from the date of manufacture.Hazardous Polymerisation:Conditions to Avoid:Materials to Avoid:Hazardous polymerisation will not occurNoneNoneHazard Classifications: 6.5BSection 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONInhalation:Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product. The material is not thought toproduce either adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract followinginhalation.Stock Iodine - Page 3 of 5

Ingestion:Skin:Eye:Chronic Effects:Reproductive Toxicity:Mutagenicity:Carcinogenicity:Potassium Iodide: Oral LD50; 1,862 mg/kg (rat)Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful.Contact sensitiserMay cause mild irritationChronic ingestion of iodides may produce “iodism” which may be characterised by skin rash,running nose, headaches, and irritation of mucous membranes. Weakness, anaemia, loss ofweight, and general depression may also occur.There is no evidence that exposure will result in any effects to the unborn babyNon-mutagenicNot considered to be carcinogenicSection 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONHazard Classifications: 9.1CEcotoxicity:Bioaccumulation:Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates with long-lasting effectsBioaccumulation unlikely to occurSection 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATIONProduct Disposal:Container Disposal:Dispose of product only by using according to label or at an approved landfill. Recycle wherepossible. Do not contaminate bodies of water with chemical or empty container.Triple rinse container. Triple rinsed 20 litre containers containing the Agrecovery logo on thelabel, and that are free of all residues and have an intact legible label, may be taken to anAgrecovery collection site for disposal. Burn in an appropriate incinerator if circumstance,such as wind direction permit. Otherwise crush and bury in an approved landfill or recyclethrough an alternative approved recycling scheme. Do not burn container or use containerfor any other purpose.Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATIONTransport Information: It is good practice to separate this product from food, food related materials, animal feedstuffs, seed orfertilisers during transport.RAIL/ROAD; SEA (IMDG Code); AIR (ICAO/IATA)UN Number:N/AProper Shipping Name: N/ADG Class:N/ASubsidiary Class: N/APacking Group:N/AMarine Pollutant: NoMTQ (non-commercial): N/AHAZCHEM Code: N/AIERG Number:N/AStock Iodine - Page 4 of 5

Other information: Check the latest versions of the Land Transport Dangerous Goods Rule 45001 and associated Transport ofDangerous Goods on Land (NZS 5433) for additional information on maximum allowable transport quantities (MTQ’s),placarding and segregation. Sea transport may require further segregation.Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATIONACVM: Exempt from Registration under the ACVM Act 1997EPA:Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996, Approval number: HSR006638See www.epa.govt.nz for approval controls.Section 16: OTHER INFORMATIONThis Safety Data Sheet was updated on the date shown on page 1 and supersedes all previous versions.The data in this SDS relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with anyother material. The information is provided in good faith based on current knowledge and experience. No warranty with regardto the product properties is expressed or implied.Stock Iodine - Page 5 of 5