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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Alcoholic Iodine, 2% in 85% Alcohol

Version 1Last reviewed 17 February 2026Catalogue: EMS26092-20; 26092-20

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Alcoholic Iodine, 2% in 85% Alcohol
Other Names
No Data
Product Number(s)
EMS26092-20; 26092-20

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

  • GHS02 Flame
  • Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • 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

Flammable
Flammable
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • 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.
  • P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.
  • P233 Keep container tightly closed..
  • P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment.
  • P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • 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.
  • P303±P361±P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
  • P308±P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
  • P370±P378 In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray.
  • P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
  • 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

  • Harmful to fish
  • Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  • Harmful to aquatic organisms

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
Iodine7553-56-2≤2.5%Not Available
Potassium iodide7681-11-0≤2.5%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
f 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
No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
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
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
  • Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
  • Dilute with plenty of water.
  • 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 ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
  • Protect from heat.
  • Protect against electrostatic charges.
  • Store in a cool location.
  • Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
  • Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

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/m³250 ppm328 mg/m³
7553-56-2 Iodine-1 mg/m³--
7681-11-0 Potassium iodide-NIC-0.015** mg/m³--
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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
Tightly sealed goggles
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
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 59 hPa (44.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
64 °C (147.2 °F)
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Undetermined.
Flash Point
11 °C (51.8 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Not flammable. Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
  • 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: 5.0 %
  • VOC content: 85.00 %
  • 894.7 g/l / 7.47 lb/gal
  • Solids content: 3.0 %
  • Other information No further relevant information available.

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 sensitizing effects known.
Inhalation
No sensitizing effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
  • Harmful to fish
  • Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  • Harmful to aquatic organisms
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
UN1993
Proper shipping name
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, 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): 33
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-E
  • Stowage Category B
  • IMDG
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available.
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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