Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7553-56-2
Name of the chemical
Iodine (I)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1997-09-02
Product name
Iodine
CAS No.
7553-56-2
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not available. Appearance: grey solid. Not available. Target Organs: Central nervous system, lungs, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Skin: Causes skin burns. Toxic in contact with skin. Rare instances of allergic reactions to topical iodine solutions have caused fever, skin eruptions and death. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances. May cause epiphoria, which is an excessive flow of tears. Chronic: Chronic exposure can lead to iodism characterized by salivation, nasal discharge, sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis, and skin rashes. Long-term high level exposure will cause a reversible reduction in thyroid
