Ingredient Dictionary

IODOFORM

Iodoform is a member of iodomethanes.

Definition

Iodoform is a member of iodomethanes.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII KXI2J76489 · registered name IODOFORM · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Inhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIAL

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

IODOFORMINCI아이오도폼Korean label name (MFDS standard)Methane, triiodo-Synonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 75-47-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 200-874-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID4020743
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID40743

IUPAC: Triiodomethane
Molecular formula: CHI3
Molecular weight: 393.732 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Iodoform appears as bright yellow or yellow powder or crystals. Penetrating odor. Unctuous feel. Odor threshold 0.4 ppb. (NTP, 1992) · Yellow to greenish-yellow powder or crystalline solid with a pungent, disagreeable odor. [antiseptic for external use], [NIOSH]
Odour: Characteristic, disagreeable odor
Boiling point: 424 °F at 760 mmHg (Sublimes) (NTP, 1992) · 218
Melting point: 248 °F (NTP, 1992) · 119-122
Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 75 °F (NTP, 1992) · Slightly soluble
Density: 4.008 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water, will sink · Specific Gravity: 4.008 g/cu cm @ 25 °C
Odour threshold: 5
Melting/freezing point: 119 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: 218 ℃
Vapour pressure: 0.0396 ㎜Hg (25℃, est.)
Vapour density: 4.008 g/㎤ (25℃)
Relative density: 4.008 (25℃)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 3.03 (est.)
Decomposition temperature: 204 ℃ (161.9kg cal/g at 20℃)
Molecular weight: 393.73

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance1
Biocide1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 5 studies

Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Category 6.3A (Category 2)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Classification not possible
Skin Irritation · Screening
Category 2A-2B
Eye Irritation · Screening
Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across