General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of Canada
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Sodium meta-Periodate (Certified ACS)
Product Synonyms
Sodium metaperiodate; Periodic acid (HIO4), sodium salt
CAS No.
7790-28-5
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, 800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H314, H335, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse skin with water or shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic organisms
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Oxidizing solids Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Thyroid.