Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
14%
EC/CAS
7774-29-0
Name of the chemical
Mercuric iodide
Concentration
5%
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2018-05-21
Product name
Nessler Reagent
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
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
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
result in GHS classification: Hazard Classification
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 21 Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1.Kidney, Central nervous system Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral Acute toxicity, dermal Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic Chronic hazards to the aquatic 20 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original packaging. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 21. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1.Kidney, Central nervous system Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 1 % Acute toxicity, dermal 1 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 5 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 20 % environment