Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
12%
EC/CAS
7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
1-2%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2022-04-14
Product name
Nessler’s Reagent
Product Synonyms
Nil
supplier name
Australian Chemical Reagents
Emergency telephone
61 08 84402000, 61 08 84402001
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
38-50 Bedford Street Gillman SA
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300, H310, H314, H330, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 2 Acute Toxicity – Dermal: Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1C Acute Toxicity – Inhalation: Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 3
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to Metals. H300 Fatal if swallowed . H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes serve skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
Preventative P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use in a well ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POSION CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before use. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405 Store locked up
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
