General Information
Revision date
2009-09-23
Product name
Potassium periodate
Product Synonyms
Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt.; Potassium metaperiodate
CAS No.
7790-21-8
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Appearance White Physical State Powder odor odorless Target Organs Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
