Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7681-11-0
Name of the chemical
potassium iodide
Concentration
>=0.3-<10
General Information
Version
6.4
Revision date
2026-05-29
Product name
Lugol solution
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)
H360, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 3 ic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
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
Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 3 ic hazard
