MSDS Iodine (I2) – Safety Data Sheet & GHS Hazards

Summary MSDS for Iodine (I2), CAS 7553-56-2: substance identity, GHS hazard classification, hazard and precautionary statements, and links to the manufacturer's official SDS.

Identity summary

Name Iodine
Other names (IUPAC) molecular iodine
Molecular formula I2
CAS number 7553-56-2
Molar mass 253.8089 g/mol
PubChem CID 807

Hazard identification (GHS)

Signal word: DANGER

Pictograms:

GHS07 – Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
GHS08 – Health hazard
Health hazard
GHS09 – Environmental hazard
Environmental hazard

Hazard statements (H)

  • H312 + H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements (P)

Prevention

  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

  • P391: Collect spillage.
  • P314: Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
  • P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P302 + P352 + P312: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
  • P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

The GHS classification above matches TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry) official data for product I0604 Iodine. Substance identity from PubChem CID 807.

Download the official SDS & CoA

The applicable Safety Data Sheet is the manufacturer's SDS for the product and lot you purchase. For products available from AMI Scientific:

TCI I0604 – Iodine Official SDS & CoA (TCI)
TCI I0604 – Iodine View product

SDS and lot-specific CoA are sent with the quotation/order or on request.

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What is an MSDS/SDS?

An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), now called an SDS (Safety Data Sheet), is a 16-section document describing the hazards, handling, storage, first aid, and disposal of a chemical. Read the full MSDS guide and other MSDS pages.

This summary was compiled by AMI Scientific from TCI official GHS data for information purposes. Classification may differ by concentration, form, and supplier. Always refer to the manufacturer's official SDS for the product and lot you use. Updated: 23-10-2026.