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Iodine Tincture Extra Pure

Original price was: $ 18.62.Current price is: $ 18.54.

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Iodine Tincture Extra Pure is a high-quality antiseptic solution composed of elemental iodine dissolved in a mixture of alcohol and potassium iodide. It is widely used for disinfecting wounds, sterilizing skin before medical procedures, and as a laboratory reagent in various analytical and microbiological applications. Its fast-acting antimicrobial properties make it effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In laboratory settings, it serves as a reliable indicator and staining agent. Due to its volatility and staining nature, the tincture should be handled with care and stored in tightly closed, amber-colored bottles to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

 

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Iodine Tincture Extra Pure

Primary Uses

  1. Antiseptic and Disinfectant Studies:
     Iodine tincture is commonly used in microbiology labs to study antimicrobial efficacy, particularly in surface sterilization and wound disinfection models. 
  2. Biological Staining:
     Used as a mordant or contrast agent in microscopic studies, especially for enhancing visibility of cell structures in plant and animal tissues. 
  3. Chemical Testing for Starch:
     Serves as a quick field reagent for starch detection, where the presence of starch turns the iodine solution deep blue-black. 

Secondary Uses

  1. Iodine Source in Redox Titrations (Iodometry):
     May serve as a readily available iodine source in some titration procedures when high-purity iodine is not required. 
  2. Educational Demonstrations and Experiments:
     Used in science education to demonstrate concepts such as diffusion through membranes, osmosis, or antiseptic action in practical biology and chemistry. 
  3. Preparation of Dilute Iodine Solutions:
     Acts as a stock solution for preparing various iodine-based reagents used in both analytical chemistry and biochemistry.

 

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PACK SIZE

100ml
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Basic Identification Attributes

  • Product Name: Iodine Tincture
  • Grade: Extra Pure (Laboratory/Analytical Grade)
  • Typical Composition:
    • Iodine (I₂): 1–2%
    • Potassium iodide (KI): ~2%
    • Ethanol: ~47%
    • Purified water: balance
  • Appearance: Reddish-brown liquid
  • Odor: Strong, characteristic iodine-alcohol odor

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

  • Solubility: Miscible with water and alcohol
  • Boiling Point: Depends on ethanol content (~78 °C)
  • pH: Slightly acidic
  • Vapor Pressure: Moderate due to ethanol
  • Volatility: High (flammable due to alcohol content)

3. Safety & Hazard Attributes

  • GHS Classification:
     ⚠️ Flammable Liquid (Category 2)
     ⚠️ Acute Toxicity – Oral/Inhalation (Category 4)
     ⚠️ Skin Irritation (Category 2)
     ⚠️ Eye Irritation (Category 2A)
     ⚠️ Aquatic Hazard (Category 1)
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
    • H315: Causes skin irritation
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
    • H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
    • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
  • PPE Requirements:
    • Nitrile gloves
    • Safety goggles
    • Lab coat
    • Use in fume hood or well-ventilated space
  • First Aid Measures:
    • Inhalation: Move to fresh air, seek medical help
    • Skin: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
    • Eyes: Rinse with water for 15 minutes, seek attention
    • Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek urgent medical care

4. Storage & Handling Attributes

  • Storage Conditions:
    • Keep tightly closed in amber or opaque bottles
    • Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from flames and heat sources
    • Avoid exposure to light and oxidizers
  • Container Type: Glass or compatible plastic with vapor-tight seal
  • Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis, reducing agents

5. Regulatory & Transport

  • UN Number: 1219 (Isopropanol-based tincture) or 1170 (Ethanol-based)
  • Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
  • Packing Group: II
  • Labeling: Flammable, Irritant, Environmental Hazard

6. Laboratory Applications

  • Primary Uses:
    • Laboratory antiseptic and disinfectant demonstration
    • Source of iodine and iodide in experiments
    • Reagent in starch/iodine tests
    • Topical antiseptic in biological experiments
  • Secondary Uses:
    • Preparation of iodine test kits
    • Iodometry and redox studies
    • Microbiology and histology procedures
    • Classroom experiments for volatility, evaporation, and reaction with starch
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Wear a lab coat, nitrile gloves, and safety goggles.
  • Use in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood due to volatile solvents.

Handling:

  • Avoid skin and eye contact; iodine and alcohol can be irritating.
  • Prevent inhalation of vapors.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after use.
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces—no smoking.

Storage:

  • Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space.
  • Keep away from light, heat, and incompatible substances (e.g. strong oxidizers).
  • Flammable—store away from ignition sources.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation:

  • Move the person to fresh air.
  • Keep breathing comfortable for breathing.
  • Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation occurs.

Skin Contact:

  • Immediately wash with soap and water.
  • Remove contaminated clothing.
  • Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.

Eye Contact:

  • Rinse carefully with water for several minutes.
  • Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
  • Continue rinsing and seek medical help.

Ingestion:

  • Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
  • Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
  • Seek immediate medical attention.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability:

  • Highly flammable due to alcohol content.

Extinguishing Media:

  • Use CO₂, dry chemical powder, or alcohol-resistant foam.
  • Water spray can cool surfaces but may spread flammable liquids.

Hazardous Combustion Products:

  • Iodine vapors, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and irritating fumes.

Firefighter Protection:

  • Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Evacuate the area and fight fire from a safe distance.

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