Potassium periodate
Agent Name
Potassium periodate
CAS Number
7790-21-8
Formula
H-I-O4.K
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt; Periodic acid (HIO4), potassium salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] Potassium metaperiodate; [Merck Index] UN1479
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless or white solid; [Hawley] Colorless odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as oxidizing agent (in acid solution) for manganese and organic compounds; [Merck Index]
Comments
A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] May cause fire on contact with organic substances; A strong oxidizing agent and irritant; [Hawley] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Metaperiodic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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