GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PERIODIC ACID
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Periodic Acid; Para Periodic Acid 5.1/II No
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
H 5IO 6 N/A 227.96 10450-60-9
PHYSICAL DATA
Melting point 122掳C. Decomposes > 140掳C. Very soluble in water. Strongly acidic.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White to pale yellow crystals. Faint odor similar to ozone.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No spontaneous self-reaction. Incompatible with reducing agents, many organics, wood
and paper.
FIRE HAZARDS
May cause fire or violent reaction with reducing agents, wood, paper or other combustibles.
Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 3-0-3.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Water N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Irritating and corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Causes chemical burns. Contact
may lead to formation of rash or dermatitis. Possible absorption through skin. OSHA TLV/ACGIH
PEL not established. LD/TD no data found. Not considered toxic. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Use goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Store away from flammables and combustibles.
Keep water supply readily available.
FIRST AID
Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water. Get medical attention for eyes. Treat skin burns
with a paste of sodium bicarbonate. If ingested, give milk or milk of magnesia to drink and
get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Sweep up solids. Wash area thoroughly with water. Neutralize with soda, soda ash or lime.
Disposal of neutralized solution to sanitary drain.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
74 MDM October 15, 2004
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