Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 231-442-4 | CAS number: 7553-56-2
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth (oral) to an unconscious person. Administer activated charcoal as a slurry (30 g charcoal/240 mL water). Usul dose: 25 to 100 g in adults, 25 to 50 g in children (1-12 years), and 1 g/kg in infants less than 1 year old. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If on skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Fire-fighting measures
The substance is not combustible, however, the following fire-fighting measures are recommended:
- Suitable extinguishing media: Any mean suitable for extinguishing sorrounding fire.
- Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons: None for iodine, but selection of extinguishing media must consider other chemicals nearby.
- Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself: Sorrounding fire may generate iodine vapours.
- Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental release measures
- Personal precautions: Ventilate the area. Use protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection.
- Environmental precautions: Do not let the substance enter the environment.
- Methods for cleaning up: Pick up product mechanically and store in suitable containers for recovery or disposal. If appropriate, moisten first to prvent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to a safe place.
Handling and storage
Handling
Special procedures: None.
Safe handling procedure: Minimize vapour generation. Do not breathe vapours or duct. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Special advices: Avoid contact of the substance with finely divided metals, ammonia, ammonia solutions.
Storage
Special requirements: Reseal carefully any opened container and set upright to avoid leakages. Keep the product in the original containers.
Storage conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in well ventilated and cool place. Avoid storing near sources of heat or direct sunlight. Store locked up.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Chemical name:
- Iodine
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- Miscellaneous and Fish and tree
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Chemical name:
- Iodine
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- Miscellaneous and Fish and tree
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Chemical name:
- Iodine
- Labels:
- Miscellaneous and Fish and tree
- Marine pollutant
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Chemical name:
- Iodine
- Labels:
- Miscellaneous and Fish and tree
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Stability and reactivity
Disposal considerations
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