MSDS for Periodic Acid, 0.5% w/v

Catalog # 705A

Medical chemical Corp.
19430 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501

Customer Service: Phone (310)787-6800, (800)424-9394
FAX (310)787-4464

CHEMTREC Emergency Response Telephone Number: (800)424-9300
Note: The CHEMTREC phone number is only for emergencies involving spills, leaks, fire, exposure or accident. Please direct all other inquiries to our customer service phone number.

Section 1 - Product Identification

An aqueous solution of periodic acid.

Section II - Composition/Information on Components

Ingredients CAS# OSHA Pel ACGIH TLV Other Limits %

periodic acid 10450-60-9 --------- - ---------- 0.5% v/v

Section III - Hazards Identification

Overview: May be harmful if swallowed. May be irritating to skin eyes and respiratory tract.

Safety Ratings

Health: Slight Flammability: None Reactivity: None Contact: Slight

Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves

Storage: General storage

NFPA Ratings

Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0

Potential Health Effects

The toxicology of this compound have not been completely examined. It is presumed that the toxicity of this item is similar to other weak oxidixers. Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Ingestion will cause gastrointestinal distress.

Inhalation: May be irritating

Ingestion: While the toxicity of this compound is low, large doses may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

Skin contact: Not normally a problem

Eye contact: May be irritating

Chronic Exposure: Unknown

Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Unknown

Section IV - First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure and get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.

Ingestion: If the victim is conscious, induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

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Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.

Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.

Section V - Fire Fighting Measures

Fire: Not normally a fire Hazard,

Explosion: Not Normally an explosion hazards.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Any means suitable for surrounding fire.

Special information: Pyrolysis will release corrosive oxides.

Section VI - Accidental Release Measures

Absorb with a suitable absorbent (such as paper towels) and store in a suitable container for disposal.

Section VII - Handling and Storage

Store in a closed container, protected from freezing.

Section VIII - Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits: See section II

Ventilation System: Usually not required. When required, Refer to the ACGIH document, "Industrial Ventilation, a Manual of Recommended Practices" for details about ventilation.

Personal Respirator: Usually not required. In case of emergency, or when exposure levels are unknown, use a positive pressure, full face piece, air supplied respirator.

Skin protection: Protective gloves are not required but recommended as part of good laboratory practice.

Eye Protection: Laboratory safety goggles or similar products are not required but recommended as part of good laboratory practice.

Section IX - Physical and Chemical Properties

Boiling Point: 100^oC Density: 1.0 g/ml
Vapor pressure (mm Hg): 18 @ 20^oC Evaporation Rate (water = 1): 1
Vapor Density (air = 1): 0.6 Solubility: Infinitely miscible with water
Appearance and Odor: A clear, colorless and odorless liquid.

Section X - Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Freezes at low temperature.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nothing unusual.

Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.

Incompatibilities: Nothing unusual.

Conditions to avoid: Excessive cold/heat and light.

Section XI - Toxicological Information

None relating to normal exposure.

Cancer lists

Ingredient Known Carcinogenicity? Anticipated? IARC Category

Periodic Acid no no none

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Section XII - Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: Biodegradable

Environmental Toxicity: None expected.

Section XIII - Disposal

Usually not restricted but local governments have final jurisdiction over what may be flushed down the drain. Insure compliance with all government regulation.

Section XIV - Transportation information

Not Regulated

Section XV - Regulatory Information

Chemical Inventory Status

Ingredient TSCA EC

Periodic Acid Yes Yes

Federal, State and International Regulations

SARA 302 SARA 313 RCRA TSCA

Ingredient RQ TPQ List Category 261.33 8(D)
Periodic Acid No No No No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No

SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes, Chronic: No

Section XVI - Other Information

This information is believed to be correct but is not waranteed as such, nor does it purport to be all inclusive.

Prepared by: P. B. Revision Date: Apr. 7, 2006

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