Potassium iodide

Agent Name
Potassium iodide
CAS Number
7681-11-0
Formula
I-K
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Asmofug E; Dipotassium diiodide; Iodure de potassium; Joptone; K1-N; Kali iodide; Kalii iodidum; Kisol; Knollide; Pima; Potassium diiodide; Potassium iodide; Potassium iodide (K(I2)); Potassium iodide (K2I2); Potassium iodide (K3I3); Potassium iodide (KI); Potassium monoiodide; Potide; Thyro-Block; Tripotassium triiodide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Water-soluble, white solid; [CAMEO] Slightly deliquescent; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a medication (for thyroid disorders and as an expectorant and antifungal agent); an iodine supplement in salt, water, and animal feeds; a deodorant for manure; and a chemical for photographic emulsions; [HSDB] Used in holography; [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Emergency treatment: "Iodides"; After ingestion, hypersensitivity reactions, e.g., angioedema and urticaria, may occur; Chronic ingestion may cause various skin diseases, goiter, hypothyroidism, and congenital thyroid effects; [HSDB] May cause sensitization by skin contact; [Quick CPC] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Explanatory Notes
mp = 1258.0 deg F; [CAMEO]

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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