General Information
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
OXIDISING SOLID, N.O.S. (contains potassium iodate)
Product Synonyms
K-IO3; iodic acid, potassium salt; potassium iodate; kalium jodatum
Chemical name
potassium iodate
CAS No.
7758-05-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Formerly used as maturing agent and dough conditioner. Used at rate of 0.000025% and 0.000002% as prophylactic treatment for endemic goitre. Archaic use in medicine as a topical antiseptic. Oxidising agent in volumetric chemical analysis
Emergency telephone
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Oxidizing Solid Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
