Safety Data Sheets / Potassium Iodide, Granular, ACS Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Potassium Iodide, Granular, ACS Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 27 February 2026Catalogue: C360

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Potassium Iodide, ACS Grade
Other Names: N/A
Product Number(s): C360
CAS Number: 7681-11-0

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
Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
STOT RE1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS07
Skin Send. 1A H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Eyes: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
potassium iodide	7681-11-0	-	-

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
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 extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM: Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Skin protection: Protective gloves
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 ·
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. ·
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection: Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: White crystalline
Odour: Odourless
pH: Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable.
Density: 3.13 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 1330 °C
Melting Point: 681 °C
Solubility: Miscibility with water at 20 °C: 1.4 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density: Not determined.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined.
Ignition Temperature: Not determined.
Formula: KI

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: No sensitising effects known.
Eye contact: Irritating effect.
Skin contact: No irritant effect. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion: No sensitising effects known.
Inhalation: No sensitising effects known.
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: Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. ·
Uncleaned packaging: ·
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: Not available.
UN Number: None.
Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
Transport hazard class: 0
Packing group: None.
Environmental hazard: No
Special precautions for users: Not applicable.
Additional information: Not applicable.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: Substance is not listed.
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 27 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.