Chemical
Iodine
CAS 7553-56-2 · EC 231-442-4
- Signal word
- Warning
- CAS
- 7553-56-2
- EC number
- 231-442-4
- UK/EU status
- No UK or EU restrictions recorded
Handle chemistry safely
Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.
Hazards
Official EU classification (CLP Annex VI).
Harmonised classes: Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)* (H332); Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal)* (H312); Aquatic Acute 1 (H400).
Signal word: Warning
Harmful or irritant · Hazardous to the environment
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
Photographic uses
- daguerreotype sensitising