General Information
Revision date
2013-05-15
Product name
Potassium periodate
Product Synonyms
Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt.; Potassium metaperiodate
CAS No.
7790-21-8
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
EU Classification
Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Hazard pictograms
O - Oxidizing Xi - Irritant
R-phrase(s)
R 8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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
2.3 Other hazards
No information available.