Iodoethane

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2026-07-06

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2026-07-06

Product name

Iodoethane

Product Synonyms

Ethyl iodide

CAS No.

75-03-6

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

Emergency telephone

(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335, H341

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow Slight ethereal Emergency Overview Sensitivity to light. Moisture sensitive. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Combustible material.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)

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