Today in biology our class was working with iodine..the teacher said if we got any on us we should wash our hands like 5 times... i got some on me but i didnt feel like washing my hands cuz i was already behind in the project we were doing...by the end of class it was gone...why did my teacher care so much? can it do anythign to you cuz my hand still kinda smells like iodine
2006-09-13 09:22:12 · 7 answers · asked by ohdarliingletgo 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Precautions for stable iodine
Direct contact with skin can cause lesions, so it should be handled with care. Iodine vapor is very irritating to the eye and to mucous membranes. Concentration of iodine in the air should not exceed 1 mg/m³ (eight-hour time-weighted average). When mixed with ammonia, it can form nitrogen triiodide which is extremely sensitive and can explode unexpectedly.
2006-09-13 09:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small amounts of iodine are necessary for proper thyroid functioning. That is why table salt is iodized. Ingestion of too much iodine can cause some short term thyroid problems, but the amount you got on your hands would not be enough to hurt you. Iodine is sometimes used as an a topical antiseptic. Do wash your hands good,however;as you do not want to ingest whatever you were working on in class.
2006-09-13 16:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by sloop_sailor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea. Bromine burns, but iodine is not bad. In 2% solution it is used as a surgical scrub. I saw a girl spill liquid bromine on her hands and feet. She had large scars. If ammonia is added to iodiine it is explosive.
2006-09-13 16:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe iodine can be absorbed through the skin... you should really listen to your teacher, I am sure he told you that for you safety not just for fun...
2006-09-13 16:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by mevsthekids 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rugging glycerol on the affected area is much more effective than using soap and water.
2006-09-13 16:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought iodine was the product you put on your booboo's ??
2006-09-13 16:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is poisonous if you acidentally swallow iodine.
2006-09-13 16:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by YEEN C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋