Potassium iodate

Potassium iodate is an inorganic chemical compound, the potassium salt of iodic acid. It is a white substance with a crystalline structure of white color. Potassium iodate is moderately soluble in water (47g/l). One way to obtain this chemical compound is the reaction of iodine with a hot, concentrated solution of potassium hydroxide. Potassium iodate is a raw material that is used in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Application of Potassium Iodate:

• In the food industry, it is used by salt producers to enrich it with iodine, thanks to which potential buyers can supplement iodine deficiencies in the body. Iodine deficiency is a dangerous symptom, especially during pregnancy in a woman, because the lack of it can cause disorders in the development of the fetus and numerous diseases of the child,
• in medicine, used in therapy after irradiation with radioactive iodine in order to remove it from the thyroid gland,
• in the chemical industry, thanks to its properties, it is often used as an oxidant.

CAS No.: 7758-05-6

Form: solid

White color

Smell: odorless

pH: about 6.5 g/l _H2O (20°C)

Melting point: 560 °C

Boiling point: thermal decomposition >560°C

Auto-ignition temperature: not applicable

Flash point: not applicable

Explosion limits: not applicable

Bulk density: approx. 2000 kg/m3

Solubility in water: 47 g/l (20°C), 323 g/l (100°C)

Hazard Statements (H):

• H272 May intensify fire; oxidant.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements:

• P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.