Iodine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Classification not possible

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Acute toxicity (Inhalation: vapour) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Category 4 Category 1 Category 2 Skin sensitization Specific target organ toxicity (Single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Repeated exposure) Category 1 (Thyroid) Environmental Hazards Hazards to aquatic environment - acute hazard Hazards to aquatic environment - Category 1 chronic hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation May cause allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation Fatal if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation Cause damage to thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/vapours. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of work place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear halogen gas mask/protective gloves/eye protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with 5% sodium thiosulfate solution and then wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with running water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention immediately. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth with water. Seek medical attention immediately. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spills.

Storage

Store in well-ventilated, a cool and dark place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container by requesting a professional waste disposal company licensed by the prefectural governor.

Other hazards

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Classification not possible Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: vapour) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/irritation Category 2 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) (Single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (Thyroid) (Repeated exposure) Environmental Hazards Hazards to aquatic environment - Category 1 acute hazard Hazards to aquatic environment - Category 1 chronic hazard