Potassium hydrogen diiodate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form powder Color white Odor No data available Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids, Category 2 Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/ Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 2 or mixture Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1