Iodic acid, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Iodic acid is used in analytical chemistry laboratories to standardize solutions of both weak and strong bases using methyl red or methyl orange as the indicator. It acts as a key starting material to synthesize sodium or potassium iodate, thereby increasing the iodine content of salt.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Appearance: Powder/chunks
• Melting Point: 110°C (decomposition)
• Density: 4.629 g/cm³
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5%
• Quantity: 50 g
• Physical Form: Powder/Chunks
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 175.91
• Grade: ACS
• Chemical Name or Material: Iodic Acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Iodic acid, ACS

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Iodic acid

RUO – Research Use Only