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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Alcoholic Iodine, 0.5% in 85% Alcohol

Version 1Last reviewed 17 February 2026Catalogue: EMS26092-06; 26092-06

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Alcoholic Iodine, 0.5% in 85% Alcohol
Other Names
No Data
Product Number(s)
EMS26092-06; 26092-06
CAS Number
No Data

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
  • STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Label Elements

Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • H350 May cause cancer.
  • H372 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
  • P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P308±P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
  • P405 Store locked up.
  • P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Inhalation

Human Health

Inhalation
Do not breathe. Use protection. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Ingestion
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Eyes
Generally the product does not irritate the eye
Skin
Generally the product does not irritate the skin

Environment

No further relevant information available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Ethyl alcohol64-17-5>50-≤100%Not Available
Methyl Alcohol67-56-1>2.5-≤10%Not Available
Potassium iodide7681-11-0≤2.5%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
: Generally the product does not irritate the skin
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
No further relevant information available
Environmental precautions
  • Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
  • Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
  • Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol1000 ppm1900 mg/m³1000 ppm1880 mg/m³
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol200 ppm260 mg/m³200 ppm262 mg/m³
7681-11-0 potassium iodide-0.015* mg/m³ Skin; *inhalation--
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Engineering controls
  • Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling
Skin protection
  • The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
  • Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
  • Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Body protection
As above
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Dark Red liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
at 20 °C (68 °F): 5.2
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 59 hPa (44.3 mm Hg)
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.62 g/cm³ (5.1739 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Not flammable. Product does not present an explosion hazard.
  • Explosion limits:
  • Lower: 3.5 Vol %
  • Upper: 15 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
425 °C (797 °F) Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
  • Solvent content:
  • Organic solvents: 85.0 %
  • Water: 13.5 %
  • VOC content: 85.00 %
  • 575.1 g/l / 4.80 lb/gal
  • Solids content: 1.5 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal working conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
  • LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
  • 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
  • Oral LD50 5,628 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 15,800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No irritant effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
No irritant effect
Inhalation
No irritant effect
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
UN1987
Proper shipping name
ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHANOL)
Transport hazard class
3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-D
  • Stowage Category B
  • IMDG
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL

15. Regulatory Information

Other Information
  • TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
  • 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol A3
  • 7553-56-2 iodine A4

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
17 February 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
References
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