Sodium m-periodate
Agent Name
Sodium m-periodate
CAS Number
7790-28-5
Formula
I-O4.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Metaperiodate; Sodium metaperiodate; Sodium periodate; Periodic acid, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1479
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Colorless odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as source of periodic acid, an oxidizing agent, an emulsion remover in screen-printing, and a dye and stain for medical pathology; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong oxidizer; [ChemIDplus] May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation; [HSDB] An eye and mild skin irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] 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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: