Iodine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H312+H332, H315, H319, H335, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H302+H312+H332

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Grey pungent Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.