Safety data for potassium iodate  
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
  Safety glasses. Suitable ventilation. 
  Safety phrases 
  (The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given 
  here.) 
  S35. 
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