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ReacXn Chemicals Sodium Iodide (USP)

Sodium Iodide is majorly used in dietary supplements as well as in organic chemistry. It finds applications across various industries like textile, cosmetics, food and beverages, and agriculture. It has immense radiopharmaceutical uses, such as in the treatment of thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism or as radiolabelling tracers in medical imaging. Scintillation detectors used by physicists and geologists employ Sodium Iodide activated with Thallium.

Ingredient Name: Sodium Iodide

Chemical Name: Sodium Iodide

CAS Number: 7681-82-5

Functions: API Intermediate, Food Additive, Mineral Source

Grade: Pharma Grade

Synonyms: NaI, Sodium Monoiodide

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Iodides,
Minerals,
Sodium Salts
Chemical Name
Sodium Iodide
Ingredient Name
Sodium Iodide
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Mineral Source
Base Chemicals Functions
Food Additive
Food Ingredients Functions
Mineral Source
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
API Intermediate,
Mineral Source
CAS No.
7681-82-5
Ingredients
Sodium Iodide
EC No.
231-679-3
Technologies
Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Minerals
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Minerals
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
Minerals
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors
Intermediates & Precursors
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Inorganics

Applications & Uses

Markets
Healthcare & Pharma,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
API Manufacturing
Applicable Processes
Cosmetic Production,
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,
Textiles Manufacturing
Uses
  • Manufacture of pharma ingredients and chemical intermediates.
  • Food and feed additive as a source of trace element iodine.

Properties

Physical Form
Crystals,
Powder,
Solid
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)178.0g/100g-
Bulk Densityapprox. 1.7g/cc-
Particle Density3.66g/cc-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (max. 60 Mesh, 250 Microns)min. 90%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification of SodiumPositive--
Identification of IodidePositive--
Assay as NaI (Dry Basis)99 - 101.5%-
AlkalinityPasses Test--
Iodatesmax. 4ppm-
Thiosulfate & BariumPasses Test--
PotassiumPasses Test--
Heavy Metal as Pbmax. 10ppm-
Nitrate, Nitrite & AmmoniaPasses Test--
Watermax. 2%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Grade
Pharma Grade

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Drums
Packing
  • 25 Kg net HDPE drums with double PE liner bags.
  • 900 kg net 1200x1000mm pallet, ISM-15 compliant, 18 MT per 20' FCL

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store in closed containers away from heat and moisture.
  • Causes irritation. Wear goggles and rubber gloves when handling bulk quantities. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. In case of spillage, collect into container for disposal. Flush with plenty of water.
Stability
  • Stable at ambient temperatures in sealed containers.
  • Hygroscopic. Cakes hard on storage. Discolors on prolonged exposure to atmosphere.
  • Shelf life 3 years from manufacturing date.