Sodium Metaperiodate
- CAS Number
- 7790-28-5
- HSN Code
- 28299030
- Molecular Formula
- NaIO4
- Catalogue Number
- AL4197
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 213.89 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Sodium periodate is an inorganic sodium salt having periodate as the counterion. It has a role as an oxidising agent.
Also known as Sodium Periodate Meta.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4197
- CAS Number
- 7790-28-5
- Molecular Formula
- NaIO4
- Molecular Weight
- 213.89 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28299030
- Grade
- 98% Extra Pure
- Product Form
- Substance
Boiling point: Decomposes approx 300 °C; Density: 3.865 at 16 °C; Solubility: Soluble in cold water, sulfuric, nitric, acetic acids.
- Appearance
- White, tetragonal crystals
- Shelf Life
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 gm glass bottle, 500 gm glass bottle
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from combustible materials and reducing agents.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Metaperiodate
- Catalogue No.
- AL4197
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7790-28-5
- EC Number
- 232-197-6
- Grade
- 98% Extra Pure
- EC Index Number
- NaIO4
- Chemical Formula
- NaIO4
- HSN Code
- 28299030
- Synonyms
- Sodium Periodate Meta
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Strong oxidizing agent
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Ox. Sol. 1; Skin Corr. 1C; STOT SE 3; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 23667635 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Oxidizer, Corrosive, Irritant, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Corrosive to metals; may cause severe skin burns and eye damage.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Sodium Metaperiodate
- CAS No.
- 7790-28-5
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- May cause irritation to the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. Symptoms may include coughing, redness, and pain.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Strong oxidizer; may cause or enhance combustion of other materials.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and prevent entry into waterways. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Collect and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Avoid generating dust.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with gloves and protective eyewear. Avoid contact with combustible materials.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials such as reducing agents and organic substances.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White to pale gray
- Odour
- Odourless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 200 °C (392 °F)
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- Decomposes approx 300 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Decomposes above 200 °C
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable, but a strong oxidizer
- Vapour pressure
- Not applicable
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 3.865 at 16 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in cold water, sulfuric, nitric, acetic acids
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Strong oxidizer
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts violently with reducing agents and combustible materials.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Reducing agents, organic materials, and strong acids.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emit toxic fumes of hydrogen iodide and sodium oxide.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Mouse intraperitoneal 58 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 3085
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 3085
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 3085
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 3085
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 3085
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Sodium Metaperiodate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Sodium Metaperiodate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Sodium Metaperiodate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Sodium Metaperiodate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Sodium Metaperiodate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 5.1 (8)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- I
- Packing group (IMDG)
- I
- Packing group (IATA)
- I
- Packing group (ADN)
- I
- Packing group (RID)
- I
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Sodium metaperiodate is widely used in organic chemistry as a powerful oxidant, particularly for the oxidative cleavage of diols in reactions such as the Malaprade reaction. This makes it invaluable in synthetic organic chemistry for producing aldehydes and ketones. Additionally, it serves as a fixative-related reagent in histology, particularly in periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, which is essential for visualizing carbohydrates in tissue samples. Its applications extend to the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used in the synthesis of various compounds, and in analytical chemistry for the determination of certain substances.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01394
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 213.89 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 99.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Soluble at 20 °C |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% Extra Pure grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% Extra Pure | ≥ 98% | b.p. Decomposes approx 300 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Soluble in cold water, sulfuric, nitric, acetic acids |
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