Iodine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H314, H317, H318, H332, H335, H371, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1C), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Oral (Category 2), H371 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 1), Thyroid, H372 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H371 May cause damage to organs if swallowed. H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.

Other hazards

- none

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1C), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Oral (Category 2), H371 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 1), Thyroid, H372 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410