Compound

Physical Properties

Chemical
properties

Hazards

First Aids

Precautions

Fire Safety

Potassium
Iodate

Physical state and

appearance: Solid.
(Crystals solid.
Crystalline powder.)

Molecular
Weight: 214
g/mole
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Melting Point:
Decomposition
temperature:
560C (1040F)

Potential Acute
Health Effects:
Hazardous in case of
skin contact (irritant),
of eye contact
(irritant), of ingestion,
of inhalation.
Prolonged exposure
may result in skin
burns and ulcerations.
Over-exposure by
inhalation may cause
respiratory irritation.

Skin Contact:
In case of contact,
immediately flush
skin with plenty of
water. Cover the
irritated skin with
an emollient.
Remove
contaminated
clothing and shoes.
Cold water may be
used. Wash
clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly
clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical
attention.

Flammability of
the Product:
Non-flammable.

Physical State:
Crystalline powder
Color: white

Molecular Weig
ht: 158.1
Boiling Point:
100 deg C ( 212.
00F)
Freezing/Meltin
g Point:
48 deg C ( 118.4
0F)
Specific Gravity
/Density: 1.660

Potential Health Effects

Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
May be harmful if absorb
ed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the
digestive tract. May be ha
rmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tra
ct irritation. May be harm
ful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated ski
n contact may cause derm
atitis.

Skin:
Get medical aid. Fl
ush skin with plent
y of water for at lea
st 15 minutes while
removing contamin
ated clothing and s
hoes.

Precautions:
Keep away from heat. Keep
away from sources of
ignition. Keep away from
combustible material. Do
not breathe dust. Wear
suitable protective clothing.
In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If
you feel unwell, seek
medical attention and show
the label when possible.
Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep away from
incompatibles such as
reducing agents,
combustible materials.
General
Information:
As in any fire, wear a selfcontained breathing apparat
us in pressuredemand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved
or equivalent), and full prot
ective gear. Substance is no
ncombustible.

Physical state and

appearance: Solid.
(Deliquescent
crystals solid.)
Color: White.

Molecular
Weight: 166
g/mole
Boiling Point:
1330C (2426F)
Melting Point:
681C
(1257.8F)
Critical
Temperature:
Not available.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 98.08
g/mole
Boiling Point:
270C (518F) 340 deg. C
Decomposes at
340 deg. C
Melting Point:
-35C (-31F) to
10.36 deg. C
Vapor Density:
3.4 (Air = 1)

Potential Acute
Health Effects:
Slightly hazardous in
case of skin contact
(irritant), of eye
contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of
inhalation.

Skin Contact:
Wash with soap
and water. Cover
the irritated skin
with an emollient.
Get medical
attention if
irritation develops.
Cold water may be
used.

Precautions:
Do not breathe dust. Wear
suitable protective clothing.
If you feel unwell, seek
medical attention and show
the label when possible.
Keep away from
incompatibles such as
oxidizing agents, reducing
agents, metals, acids,
moisture.

Flammability of
the Product:
Non-flammable.
Flash Points:
Not applicable.

Potential Acute
Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case
of skin contact
(corrosive, irritant,
permeator), of eye
contact (irritant,
corrosive), of
ingestion,
of inhalation.

Skin Contact:
In case of contact,
immediately flush
skin with plenty of
water for at least 15
minutes while
removing
contaminated
clothing and shoes.
Cover the irritated
skin with an
emollient. Cold
water may be used.
Wash clothing
before reuse.

Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep
container dry. Do not
ingest. Do not breathe
gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Never add water to this
product. In case of
insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory
equipment. If ingested, seek
medical advice
immediately and show the
container or the label.
Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.

Flammability of
the Product:
Non-flammable.
Not applicable.
Flash Points:
Not applicable.

KIO3

Color: Not
available.

Sodium
thiosulfate
Na2O3S2

Potassium
Iodide
KI

Sulfuric acid
H2SO4

Physical state and

appearance:
Liquid. (Thick oily
liquid.)
(Strong.)
Color: Colorless

Flash Points:
Not applicable.

Flammability of
the Product:
N/A
Flash Points:
N/A

Reference:
Potassium Iodide http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927231
Thiosulfate solution; http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/~genchem99/msds/exp19/Na2S2O3.pdf
Potassium Iodide: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927571
Sulfuri acid; http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925146