Agent Name
Metaperiodic acid
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Periodic acid (HIO4); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as oxidizing agent and paper additive; [Hawley]
Comments
An irritant; [Hawley] See "Periodic acid," Potassium periodate," and "Sodium m-periodate."
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: