General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-25
Product name
Iodoform
Product Synonyms
Triiodomethane
CAS No.
75-47-8
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312+H332, H315, H319, H335, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Yellow pungent Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Sensitivity to light. 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 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H315 - Causes skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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
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
Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
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 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity