Hydrogen iodide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other physicochemical hazards

High-pressure gas Liquefied gas (low-pressure liquefied gas)

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Not applicable Acute toxicity (inhalation gas) Acute toxicity (inhalation vapor) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/ Eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity Classification not possible Not applicable Category 1 Category 1 (respiratory tract) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 (skin, thyroid, respiratory tract, systemic toxicity)

Environmental hazards

Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger Hazard Information Gas under pressure may explode if heated. Serious skin chemical burns Serious eye damage Respiratory tract damage Damage to skin, thyroid, respiratory tract, and systemic toxicity due to long-term or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Safety Measures] Do not breath smoke, gas, mist, vapor, or spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Wear appropriate protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. Do not breathe gas. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. [First Aid Measures] IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with running water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Call a doctor/physician. If you feel unwell, get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing if it is to be reused.

Storage

Shield from the sun and store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up.

Disposal

Disposal of contents and containers should be outsourced to an industrial waste disposer licensed by the prefectural governor.

2.3 Other hazards

No information available