SODIUM META-PERIODATE

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1.respiratory tract irritation 2.thyroid gland Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Environmental hazards

Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: