| Agent Name |
Potassium iodide |
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| CAS Number |
7681-11-0 |
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| Formula |
I-K |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Asmofug E; Dipotassium diiodide; Iodure de potassium; Joptone; K1-N; Kali iodide; Kalii iodidum; Kisol; Knollide; Pima; Potassium diiodide; Potassium iodide; Potassium iodide (K(I2)); Potassium iodide (K2I2); Potassium iodide (K3I3); Potassium iodide (KI); Potassium monoiodide; Potide; Thyro-Block; Tripotassium triiodide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Water-soluble, white solid; [CAMEO] Slightly deliquescent; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a medication (for thyroid disorders and as an expectorant and antifungal agent); an iodine supplement in salt, water, and animal feeds; a deodorant for manure; and a chemical for photographic emulsions; [HSDB] Used in holography; [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] |
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| Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Acute ingestion of iodine can induce GI irritation and ulceration as well as acute renal failure and shock. Chronic ingestion can cause idiosyncratic disorders of the thyroid gland, salivary gland, and skin. [Ford, p. 749-50] May cause sensitization by skin contact; [Quick CPC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 1258.0 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: POTASSIUM IODIDE
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