Iodine

Safety


NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):


Pictogram:


Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H312 + H332Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
H335May cause respiratory irritation.
H372Causes damage to organs (thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
H400Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statement(s)
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P302 + P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P314Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:
None



European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):


Symbol: Xn, N
R-phrases: 20/21-50
S-phrases: 23-25-61