1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymers, iodine complex
1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer compound with iodine
Poly(1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene)iodine complex
(C6H9NO)x •xI2
ICSC # 1471
CAS # 25655-41-8
RTECS # TR1579600
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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•Ingestion
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Dry.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
YELLOW
TO BROWN
HYGROSCOPIC
POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
of
nitrogen oxides
and iodine.
The solution in water is a weak acid.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
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Physical
Properties
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Solubility in water:
good
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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The substance is a widely used topical antiseptic and it has been only very rarely associated to any adverse effects during its normal use.
Betadine and Isobetadine are trade names.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1471
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POVIDONE-IODINE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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