Iodine, USP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H312+H332, H314, H335, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H312+H332

Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled

2.3 Other hazards

Target organ effect, Toxic by inhalation, Harmful by skin absorption, Skin sensitizer, Corrosive Target Organs: Thyroid, Respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion category 1B Serious eye damage category 1 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure-Respiratory system Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure-thyroid Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Hazard statements

H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for P304+P340 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is urgent (see first aid instruction on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available