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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Lugol's Iodine Solution

Version 1Last reviewed 24 February 2026Catalogue: 26055-05, 26055-06, C26055-05, C26055-06

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Lugol's Iodine Solution
Other Names
N/A
Product Number(s)
26055-05, 26055-06, C26055-05, C26055-06
CAS Number
N/A

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use only

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
  • GHS07 Acute Tox. 4

Label Elements

Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
  • H360±H362: May damage fertility or the unborn child
  • H332: May be harmful if inhaled
  • H371: May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs
  • H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • Do not breathe dusts or mists.
  • Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
  • Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
  • Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation
Harmful if inhaled. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion
May cause damage to organs. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing
Skin
Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention

Environment

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Store locked up.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Potassium Iodine7681-11-0≤2.5%Hazardous
Iodine7553-56-2≤2.5%Hazardous
Water to make a total of 100%7732-18-5--

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
Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations.
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.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.
  • Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available
Conditions for safe storage
  • Store in a cool, well ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in original container.
  • Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
  • Storage:
  • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
  • Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
  • Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
Potassium Iodide0.1ppm1 mg/m³--
Iodine0.1ppm1 mg/m³--
Engineering controls
Maintain concentration below recommended exposure limit. Local exhaust ventilation system may be required.

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
Body protection
  • Protection of hands:
  • 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
  • Material of gloves
  • The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
  • varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of
  • the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
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 brown liquid
Odour
Mild characteristic odour (vinegar and iodine)
pH
Not available
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not available
Boiling Point
Not available
Melting Point
101 °C (213.8 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not available
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Non combustible material
Ignition Temperature
Not available
Formula
  • Solvent content:
  • Water: 97.0 %
  • VOC content: 0.00 %
  • 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
  • Solids content: 3.0 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
  • No further relevant information available.
  • Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known
Chemical stability
  • Stable under normal use conditions
  • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
  • Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No significant quantities of decomposition products are expected at temperatures normally achieved in a fire.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. If mishandled or overexposed to this product the following symptoms or effects may occur.
Eye contact
No irritant effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
  • No further relevant information available.
  • Remark: Harmful to fish
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
  • 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

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of according to relevant local, state and federal government regulations.
  • Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Uncleaned packagings:
  • Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Void
Special precautions for users
Void
Additional information
Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by road and rail.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
Not scheduled
Other Information
All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations. Not listed under WHS regulation 2011, Schedule 10 - Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens, and restricted hazardous chemicals.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
24 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
Electron Microscopy Science SDS Lugol's Iodine solutiuon, https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/26055.pdf 26/07/2019