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Sodium iodide, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium iodide commonly is used to prevent iodine deficiency. Used as analytical reagents, in the manufacture of disinfectants, antiseptics, deodorants and medicines. They are used in baking ingredient conditioner and as animal feed. It is used for conversion of an alkyl chlorides into an alkyl iodides, such as in the treatment of thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism and in scintillation detectors, traditionally in nuclear medicine, geophysics, nuclear physics, and environmental measurements.
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- Commonly used to prevent iodine deficiency Used as analytical reagents, in manufacture of disinfectants, antiseptics, deodorants and medicines
- Used in baking ingredient conditioner and as animal feed
- Used for conversion of an alkyl chlorides into an alkyl iodides, such as in the treatment of thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism and in scintillation detectors, traditionally in nuclear medicine, geophysics, nuclear physics, and environmental measurements
Specifications
Boiling Point
1300°C to 1304°C
Melting Point
651°C
Color
White
Physical Form
Crystalline Powder
Quantity
500 g
Assay Percent Range
99.5% min.
Merck Index
14,8631
Solubility Information
Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight
149.89
Grade
ACS
Hazard Category
H315-H319
Hazard Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P362-P312-P321-P405-P403+P233-P501a: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see label). Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber
231-679-3
RTECSNumber
WB6475000
TSCA
Yes
storageNote1
Hygroscopic and incompatible with strong acids,oxidizing agents. light, air and moisture sensitive.
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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