Iodis

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 4 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Danger Warning

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Avoid release to the environment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment see section 4 on this label. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container as per local regulations.

Potential health effects

Some references (e.g. Dreisbach's Handbook) say that iodine and iodine compounds are (Acute and Chronic): potent sensitizers and that repeated contact may cause sensitivity dermatitis, laryngeal edema, serum sickness with lymph node enlargement, and joint pain and swelling. Iodine in very small quantities is critical for proper function of the thyroid. If deficient, can cause goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Chronic ingestion of iodides during pregnancy has resulted in fetal death, severe goiter, and cretinoid appearance of the newborn. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: Causes skin burns. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Eye Contact: Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to the digestive tract. Iodine is an easily oxidizable substance.