Iodine Resublimed
Product Overview & Quality
- Product Name: Iodine Resublimed
- Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade), purified through resublimation for high-precision laboratory standards.
- Purity (Assay): Not less than 99.8%
- Physical Properties: Dark violet to greyish-black brittle flakes or crystals with a metallic luster; characteristic pungent odor.
- Key Features: Readily sublimes at room temperature, producing a distinctive violet vapor.
Safety & Hazards
- Classification: Corrosive and Toxic; causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- Health Risks: Vapors are highly irritating to the respiratory system. Skin contact causes brownish staining and chemical burns.
- Environmental Hazards: Very toxic to aquatic life.
- First Aid Measures: Immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water upon contact. If vapors are inhaled, move the person to fresh air and seek urgent medical attention.
Handling & Storage
- Storage: Must be stored in amber glass containers with tight-fitting seals, as iodine vapor attacks many plastics and metals. Keep in a cool, dry place.
- Precautions: Always handle within a fume hood to prevent inhalation of vapors. Wear appropriate PPE, including chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Keep strictly away from ammonia, powdered metals, and reducing agents to prevent hazardous reactions or explosions.
