Calcium Iodate Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 200.05
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Calcium Iodate
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Oxidizing solids (Category 2). May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Calcium iodate
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7789-80-2 |
Ca(IO3)2 |
389.89 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P351). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable solid. Strong oxidizer. Fire risk when exposed to organic or combustible materials. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #6. Store with chlorates, bromates, iodates, chlorites, perchloric acid, and peroxides. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from combustible materials (P220). Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221). Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
White, crystalline powder. Odorless. Soluble: Soluble in water.
Melting point: 540 °C (decomposes) Specific gravity: 4.5
Avoid contact with strong reducers, finely powdered metals, organic, and combustible materials. May explode on heating when mixed with iodate, aluminum, copper, arsenic, phosphorus, carbon, and sulfur products. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: N.A. Chronic effects: Toxic to lungs and mucous membranes. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #12a is one option.
Shipping name: Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. Hazard class: 5.1, Oxidizer. UN number: UN1479.
TSCA 8(6) inventory: Calcium Iodate.
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