Potassium iodide

 

POTASSIUM IODIDE

• Chemical formula           KI
• Identification :           EINECS Nr. 2316594
                                CAS Nr. 7681-11-0

  POTASSIUM IODIDE (STABILISED)

• Chemical formula           KI + calcium stearate

• Identification :           EINECS Nr. 2316594 (KI)
                                          2164728 (Calcium stearate)
                                CAS Nr. 7681-11-0 (KI)
                                          1592-23-0 (Calcium stearate)

• Chemical characteristics (typical)
  Assay as KI 99 %
  Iodine content 76.45 %
  Heavy metals, as lead 10 ppm

• Physical properties (typical)
  appearance white crystalline powder
  solubility very soluble in water (1 gram dissolves in 0.7 ml)
  reaction to atmosphere deliquescent (absorbs moisture from air)

• Handling / storage / toxicity / transport
  Potassium iodide is not toxic and is approved for consumption by both animals and humans.
  Handling avoid dust formation and wear appropriate personal protection equipment for ‘nuisance dust’.
  Storage keep away from oxidising agents, keep well closed to prevent water absorption, protect from light and contact with minerals to prevent decomposition
  Toxicity non-toxic
  Hazards irritant
  Transport UN N° = no classification
  IMDG Class = not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
  

• Specific advantages
  Iodine is readily assimilated into the body in the form of iodide.
  Stabilised forms are available to prevent moisture absorption and release of iodine by decomposition during storage.