Potassium iodide 50g BIOMUS

Potassium iodide 50g BIOMUS

Technical product information

• Chemical formula: KI
• CAS number: 7681-11-0
• EC number: 231-659-4
• Species: Pure for analysis
• Cleanliness: 99.9%
• Net weight: 50g

Example use of the chemical raw material

• Emergency medicine: Potassium iodide is used as an emergency measure to protect the thyroid from the absorption of radioactive iodine. It is particularly administered in cases of nuclear accidents and radiation exposure to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer.
• Photography: Potassium iodide is used in photography to produce photographic emulsions. It is an important component in developing and fixing images.
• Chemical industry: In the chemical industry, potassium iodide serves as a starting material for the production of various iodine compounds that are used in different industrial processes.
• Laboratory applications: Potassium iodide is used in laboratories as a reagent in various chemical analyses and experiments. It is particularly useful in titration and qualitative analysis of substances.
• Medical diagnostics: Potassium iodide is used in medical diagnostics as a component of contrast media in radiology. It improves imaging and aids in the accurate diagnosis of various diseases.

These applications demonstrate the versatility and importance of potassium iodide as a chemical raw material in various industries, from pharmaceuticals and emergency medicine to the food industry and photography.

Hazard warnings:

• H315: Causes skin irritation.
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Safety instructions:

• P232: Protect from moisture.
• P233: Keep container tightly closed.
• P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Recommended storage conditions:

The recommended storage conditions for potassium iodide are: - Store in a dry and well-ventilated place - Protect from moisture and light - Store in tightly closed containers - Keep away from heat sources and fire - Keep out of reach of children It is also important to follow all manufacturer's recommendations on the product label.

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