Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7553-56-2
Name of the chemical
Iodine (I)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
25322-68-3
Name of the chemical
polyethyleneglycol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
9005-25-8
Name of the chemical
Starch
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
9003-11-6
Name of the chemical
poly(ethylene propylene) glycol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2012-04-02
Product name
IODOSORB
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Cadexomer iodine ointment and paste dressings for the treatment of sloughy, infected wounds
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Smith & Nephew Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW HMIS H 1 F 1 R 0
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes, skin, and ingestion PPE X
Acute Health Hazards
Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause allergic skin reaction in individuals sensitive to iodine. Ingestion: Swallowing may cause abdominal discomfort, headache, nausea and vomiting. Inhalation: No health effects are expected.
Health hazards
Chronic absorption of iodine may result in iodism with symptoms of hyper salivation, sneezing, conjunctivitis, laryngitis, headache, skin rash and gastric upset. May affect thyroid function.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Individuals with thyroid disorders may be at increased risk from exposure.
