SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lugol's Iodine Solution
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Lugol's Iodine Solution
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
LUGOL'S IODINE
CAS Number:
N/A
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use only
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
H360+H362: May damage fertility or the unborn child
H332: May be harmful if inhaled
H371: May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H332: May be harmful if inhaled
H371: May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled
Ingestion:
May cause damage to organs.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing
Skin:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Environment
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Potassium Iodine
7681-11-0
10%
Hazardous
Iodine
7553-56-2
5%
Hazardous
Water to make a total of 100%
7732-18-5
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Potassium Iodide
0.1ppm
1 mg/m³
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Iodine
0.1ppm
1 mg/m³
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Engineering controls
Maintain concentration below recommended exposure limit. Local exhaust ventilation system may be required.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
Skin protection
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation
Body protection
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Dark brown liquid
Odour
Mild characteristic odour (vinegar and iodine)
pH
Not available
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not available
Boiling Point
Not available
Melting Point
101 °C (213.8 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not available
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Non combustible material
Ignition Temperature
Not available
Formula
Solvent content:
Water: 97.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solids content: 3.0 %
Water: 97.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solids content: 3.0 %
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal use conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No significant quantities of decomposition products are expected at temperatures normally achieved in a fire.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. If mishandled or overexposed to this product the following symptoms or effects may occur.
Eye contact
No further relevant information available.
Skin contact
No further relevant information available.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Do not allow product to enter drains, waterways or sewers.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of according to relevant local, state and federal government regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Void
Special precautions for users
Void
Additional information
Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by road and rail.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not scheduled
Other Information
All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations. Not listed under WHS regulation 2011, Schedule 10 - Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens, and restricted hazardous chemicals.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
27 November 2024
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
References
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This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.