Iodine Reag. Ph Eur

CAS :7553-56-2 Storage class :8 Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
After inhalation of vapours	Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
After swallowing	metallic taste , bloody diarrhoea , fever and collapse
After contact with substance	skin lesions
Additional informations	Chronic intoxication: skin lesions and allergic reactions with rhinitis , conjunctivitis , bronchitis and asthma

Protective equipments / General working measures
	Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with eyes.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Suitable extinguishing media	In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.

First aid
	After inhalation fresh air. After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist if necessary. After swallowing make victim drink plenty of water. oat gruel , Subsequently administer decoction of flour. Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water).

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