ALPHRMA,U.S. PHARMACEUTICALS DIV(ALIAS: BARRE-NATIONAL INC) -- POVIDINE TOPICAL SOLUTION 10%  -- 6505-00-958-1730
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POVIDINE TOPICAL SOLUTION 10%
MSDS Date:01/01/1999
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-958-1730
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALPHRMA,U.S. PHARMACEUTICALS DIV(ALIAS: BARRE-NATIONAL
    INC)
Address:7205 WINDSOR BLVD
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21244
Country:US
Info Phone Num:410-298-1000
Emergency Phone Num:410-298-1000
CAGE:57979
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALPHRMA,U.S. PHARMACEUTICALS DIV(ALIAS: BARRE-NATIONAL
    INC)
Address:7205 WINDSOR BLVD
Box:City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21244
Country:US
Phone:410-298-1000
CAGE:57979

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POVIDONE IODINE (AVAILABLE IODINE 1%)
= Wt:10.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IT IS SAFE IF USED AS A TOPICAL
    ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT. OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LOCAL IRRITATION TO THE
    SKIN. IT CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH BROKEN SKIN, BURNS OR DEEP WOUNDS.
    HIGH CONCENTRATIONS IN TH E BLOOD MAY CAUSE THYROID DISORDER, RENAL
    DISTURBANCES, ACIDOSIS & ELECTROLYTE DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC: CHRONIC
    OVEREPOSURE TO IODINE MAY INDUCE HYPERTHYROIDISM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LOCAL IRRITATION TO THE
    SKIN. IT CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH BROKEN SKIN, BURNS OR DEEP WOUNDS.
    HIGH CONCENTRATIONS IN THE BLOOD MAY CAUSE THYROID DISORDER, RENAL
    DISTURBANCES, ACID OSIS & ELECTROLYTE DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC:
    CHRONIC OVEREPOSURE TO IODINE MAY INDUCE HYPERTHYROIDISM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH
    WITH COPIOUS AM OUNT OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING THE EYELIDS
    OPEN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>93.3C, 200.F
Extinguishing Media:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE
    EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
    USE FULL BUNKER GEAR AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP VAPOR
    LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    TO AVOID OVEREXPOSURE. SMALL SPILLS CAN BE ABSORBED WITH
    APPROPRIATE MATERIAL. LARGE SPIL LS SHOULD BE CONTAINED & VACUUMED
    & PLACED IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH DILUTE
    AMMONIA OR DILUTE SODIUM THIOSULFATE SOLUTION & LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER. (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT IN A CLOSED
    CONTAINER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:(NORMAL HANDLING): NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Work Hygienic Practices:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL CONTROL: DO NOT DISCHARGE MORE THAN  MINUTE AMOUNTS INTO
    WATERWAYS OR SEWER SYSTEMS. DISPOSE OF THE SPILLED MATERIAL IN
    COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C3
Spec Gravity:1.02
pH:1.5 - 6.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED-BROWN FREE FLOWING LIQUID WITH SLIGHT
    ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS OR REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
State Regulatory Information:SYNONYMS: BETADINE SOLUTION. CHEMICAL
    FAMILY: ANTIMICROBIAL (TOPICAL).

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