Material Safety Data Sheet
50% Periodic Acid
POCD
SCIENTIFIC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: IDENTIFICATION
50% PERIODIC ACID
Synonyms – Nil.
Product Code –PER50%/100, PER50%/250.
Recommended use – Laboratory reagent.
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Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as a Hazardous (Corrosive) substance according to criteria of NOHSC.
Classified as a Dangerous good according to the ADG Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail.
R Phrases
R34 - Causes burns.
S Phrases
S1/2 – Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S23 – Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Section 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Chemical Name
Water
Periodic Acid
CAS Number
7732-18-5
10450-60-9
Concentration
Remainder
50%
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
First aid facilities
Advice to Doctor
Date of issue: June, 2014
Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water
thoroughly. Seek medical attention.
Remove patient to fresh air. If breathing stops, apply artificial respiration and
seek medical attention.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with copious amounts of water. Seek
medical attention.
Eye wash station, safety shower and First Aid kit.
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Hazards for combustion products
Special protective precautions and
equipment for fire fighters
Hazchem code
Dry chemical, water spray or fog, Carbon Dioxide.
Toxic gases may evolve.
Wear SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and full protective
equipment.
2X
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures
Clean up methods
Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Ensure
adequate ventilation and avoid contact with skin and eyes. If possible contain
the spill. Evacuate all unnecessary personnel.
Absorb with non-combustible material and place into a suitably labelled
container. Dispose of waste according to local authority guidelines. Do not
contaminate drains or waterways.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions of safe storage
Use only in an adequately ventilated area. Avoid breathing in mists or
vapours. Wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid any personal
contact and practice good personal hygiene. Repeated or prolonged
exposure should be avoided.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Avoid
sparks, flames and other ignition sources. Store away from
incompatibles. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National exposure standards
Biological Limit Values
Engineering Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Not available for this product.
Not available for this product.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and laboratory
coat.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour
pH
Vapour pressure
Vapour density
Boiling point
Melting point
Solubility
Specific gravity
Information for flammable materials
Upper and lower flammable limits in air
Clear, colourless liquid
Slight odour
Acidic
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Soluble
1.15
Non-combustible
Not applicable
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous reactions
Date of issue: June, 2014
Stable under recommended conditions for use and storage.
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
Strong alkalis and oxidisers.
Toxic/corrosive gases may evolve.
Polymerisation will not occur.
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute:
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
TOXICITY DATA:
Will cause severe burns which may result in redness, lacrimation, blurred
vision and pain. And possible permanent damage.
The material will cause severe irritation and possible burns.
May cause irritation and possible burns to the upper respiratory tract.
Will cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, with possible burns, may
result in nausea and vomiting.
No data available for this product.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Mobility
Environmental fate (exposure)
Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Do not contaminate drains and waterways.
Not available.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods and containers
Special precautions
Absorb with sand or vermiculite and transfer to suitable tightly
sealed containers. Dispose of in accordance with local authority
guidelines.
Product must be contained and not disposed to sewerage systems,
drains or waterways.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
UN Number
UN Proper shipping name
Class and subsidiary risk
Packing group
Special precautions
Hazchem code
3265
Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Organic, N.O.S.
Class 8
III
Class 8 (Corrosive) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the
following:
Class 1, Explosives,
Class 4.3, Dangerous When Wet Substances,
Class 5.1, Oxidising Agents & Class 5.2 - Organic Peroxides,
Class 6, Toxic Substances (where the Toxic substances are cyanides
and the corrosives are acids),
Class 7, Radioactive Substances,
Class 8, Corrosive Substances (concentrated strong acid is to be
segregated from strong alkali),
and are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity.
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Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Poison Schedule – Not Scheduled.
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Release Information
Date of preparation
Issue Number
12 June 2014
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References
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50% Periodic Acid
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances (NOHSC:1008); Australian Government Publication Service: Canberra (2004), 3rd Edition.
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, List of Designated Hazardous
Substances (NOHSC:10005); Australian Government Publication Service: Canberra (1999), 2nd
Edition.
National Transport Commission Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and
Rail (ADG Code); Canprint: Canberra (2007), Volume 1, 7th Edition.
Standards Australia, Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide: Australian
Handbook (SAA/SNZ HB76); Homebush (2004).
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Date of issue: June, 2014
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