Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Product name
Potassium Iodide
Chemical name
Potassium Iodide
CAS No.
7681-11-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Inorganic Salt
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Company Information
company name
HVC/Aqua Science, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Appearance: White powder Odor: None MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION HMIS: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Hazard pictograms
Not applicable
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: May cause irritation Skin Contact: May cause irritation Skin Absorption: Product will not be absorbed through the skin Target Organs: Not applicable Ingestion May cause abdominal pain Target Organs: None reported Inhalation May cause irritation of nose and throat Target Organs: None reported
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing Skin conditions Persons with pre-existing respiratory conditions may be more susceptible to the effects of Potassium Iodide exposure.
Potential chronic health
Iodines overdose, 'iodism', may cause skin rash, runny nose, headaches, fever and bronchitis. Chronic overexposure may cause a goiter Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: O.S.H.A. Listed: No IARC Listed: No NTP Listed: No Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information
Contains
an experimental teratogen. Maternal ingestion of potassium iodide during pregnancy may cause congenital goiter and hyperthyroidism in the newborn infant. Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
