General Information
Version
10
Revision date
2023-10-20
Product name
Potassium periodate
Product Synonyms
Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt.; Potassium metaperiodate
CAS No.
7790-21-8
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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)
H271, H314, H318, H372, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 1 (H271)
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 (H372)
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400)
Hazard statements
see section 16 H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
2.3 Other hazards
No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
