Sodium periodate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H314, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Off-white Odorless Emergency Overview May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles 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 P283 - Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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 P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P353 - Rinse skin with water/shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

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

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.