Safety data for potassium iodate
General
Synonyms:
Molecular formula: K IO3
CAS No: 7758-05-6
EC No: 231-831-9
Physical data
Appearance: white crystals or powder
Melting point: 560 C (dec.)
Boiling point:
Specific gravity: 3.89
Vapour pressure:
Flash
point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water
solubility: substantial
Stability
Stable. Materials to avoid include organics, combustibles, phosphorus,
sulfur, carbon, powdered metals, cyanides, hydrides, strong reducing agents,
aluminium, peroxides. Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
Toxicology
Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin absorption. Irritant.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any
abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
ORL-MUS LDLO 531 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk
phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
R9.
Personal protection
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