Safety data for sodium iodide  
Safety data for sodium iodide 



General
  Synonyms: sodium monoiodide 
  Molecular formula: Na I 
  CAS No: 7681-82-5 
  EINECS No: 231-679-3 
Physical data
  Appearance: white crystals or powder 
  Melting point: 651 C 
  Boiling point: 1304 C 
  Vapour density: 
  Vapour pressure: 
  Density (g cm-3): 3.67 
  Flash point: 
  Explosion limits: 
  Autoignition temperature: 
  Water solubility: 
   
Stability
  Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, bromine trifluoride, bromine 
  trichloride, oxidizing agents. Light, air and moisture sensitive. 
Toxicology
  Eye and skin irritant. May cause allergic reaction. Chronic exposure may cause 
  congenital deformation in the foetus. 
  Toxicity data 
  ORL-RAT LD50 4340 mg kg-1 
  IVN-RAT LD50 1060 mg kg-1 
  IPR-MUS LD50 430 mg kg-1 
  Irritation data 
  SKN-RBT 500 mg/24h mod 
  EYE-RBT 100 mg/24h mod 
  Risk phrases 
  R36 R38 R42 R43 R61.
Transport information
  Non-hazardous for road, air and sea transport. 
Personal protection
  Safety glasses. 
  Safety phrases 
  S26 S36 S37 S39.
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