General Information
Version
ACR20177
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
Potassium iodate
Product Synonyms
Iodic acid, potassium salt
CAS No.
7758-05-6
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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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)
H272, H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Off-white Odorless Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
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 water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. No information available Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
