General Information
Revision date
2013-11-11
Product name
Iodoacetic Acid
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid 2-iodo-; Acetic acid, iodo-
Chemical name
iodoacetic acid
CAS No.
64-69-7
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
800.424.9300
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Do not breathe dust or mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
