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Sodium iodide, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
Specifications
Boiling Point | 1300°C to 1304°C |
Melting Point | 651°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
Quantity | 100 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Sodium iodide
- Danger
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium iodide
RUO – Research Use Only