General Information
Revision date
2020-11-02
Product name
Potassium iodate
Chemical name
Iodine
supplier name
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Kimleigh Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sheq@kimleigh.co.za
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
EU Classification
Global Harmonized System Code:
Signal word
GHS):
Health hazards
May intensify fire; oxidizer H272 Causes skin irritation H315 Danger Causes serious eye irritation H319 GHS03 May cause respiratory irritation H335 Warning
Environmental hazards
N/A GHS07
Precautionary statements
P210 : Keep away from open flames/heat/sparks/hot surfaces – No smoking. P220 : Keep/store away from combustible materials. P221 : Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible materials. P261 : Avoid breathing mist/vapor/dust/fume/gas/spray. P264 : Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. P280 : Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 : IF ON SKIN: Rinse with plenty of water. P304+P340 : IF INHALED: Move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 : Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell. P332+P313 : IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 : IF EYE irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 : Store locked up. P501 : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. 2.2
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact, inhalation, ingestion, absorbed through skin Eyes: May cause eye irritation and local inflammation. Skin: May cause serious skin irritation. Inhalation: May cause serious respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause serious irritation and/or a burning sensation in the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
