General Information
Revision date
1997-12-12
Product name
Potassium iodate
Product Synonyms
Iodic acid, potassium salt
CAS No.
7758-05-6
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white solid. Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. May cause severe eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system effects. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. May cause permanent corneal opacification. Skin: May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Ingestion: May cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, possibly with blood. Inhalation: May cause acute pulmonary edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction caused by edema. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause gastrointestinal irritation and kidney damage. Chronic ingestion may cause central nervous system failure. Effects may be delayed.
