Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Toxic gases and vapors may be released if involved in a fire. This substance does not polymerize. Incompatible with ammonia, powdered metals, alkali metals, or strong reducing agents.
Reaction can be violent or explosive with acetaldehyde and acetylene.
Reacts with ammonium hydroxide to form shock-sensitive iodides on drying. Persons not wearing protective equipment or clothing should be restricted from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Ventilate and dike area of leak or spill. Clean-up personnel require protective clothing and respiratory protection from vapors. Contain and recover liquid when possible.