General Information
Version
6.5
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Copper(I) iodide
CAS No.
7681-65-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H318, H372, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1A Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 1 (Thyroid) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through pro- longed or repeated exposure if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1A Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 (Thyroid) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard
