Safety Data Sheets / Alcoholic Iodine, 0.5% in 85% Alcohol

Safety Data Sheet

Alcoholic Iodine, 0.5% in 85% Alcohol

Version 1Last reviewed 17 February 2026Catalogue: EMS26092-06; 26092-06

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Alcoholic Iodine, 0.5% in 85% Alcohol
Other Names: No Data
Product Number(s): EMS26092-06; 26092-06
CAS Number: No Data

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): H350 May cause cancer.
H372 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Precautionary Statement(s): P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308±P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Inhalation

Human Health

Inhalation: Do not breathe. Use protection. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Ingestion: May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Eyes: Generally the product does not irritate the eye
Skin: Generally the product does not irritate the skin

Environment

No further relevant information available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Ethyl alcohol	64-17-5	>50-≤100%	Not Available
Methyl Alcohol	67-56-1	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available
Potassium iodide	7681-11-0	≤2.5%	Not Available

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

Fire: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: No further relevant information available
Environmental precautions: Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
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.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol	1000 ppm	1900 mg/m³	1000 ppm	1880 mg/m³
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol	200 ppm	260 mg/m³	200 ppm	262 mg/m³
7681-11-0 potassium iodide	-	0.015* mg/m³ Skin; *inhalation	-	-
	-	-	-	-

Engineering controls: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

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.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Body protection: As above
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 Red liquid
Odour: Characteristic
pH: at 20 °C (68 °F): 5.2
Vapour Pressure: at 20 °C (68 °F): 59 hPa (44.3 mm Hg)
Density: at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.62 g/cm³ (5.1739 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point: 100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point: Undetermined
Solubility: Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not determined.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not flammable. Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: 3.5 Vol %
Upper: 15 Vol %
Ignition Temperature: 425 °C (797 °F) Product is not selfigniting.
Formula: Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 85.0 %
Water: 13.5 %
VOC content: 85.00 %
575.1 g/l / 4.80 lb/gal
Solids content: 1.5 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available
Chemical stability: Stable under normal working conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No further relevant information available
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
Oral LD50 5,628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15,800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: No irritant effect
Skin contact: No irritant effect
Ingestion: No irritant effect
Inhalation: No irritant effect
Toxicity and irritation: The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful

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: No further relevant information available

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available
UN Number: UN1987
Proper shipping name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHANOL)
Transport hazard class: 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group: PG II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information: Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category B
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL

15. Regulatory Information

Other Information: TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol A3
7553-56-2 iodine A4

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 17 February 2026
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.
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