General Information
Revision date
2021-12-24
Product name
Ninhydrin
Product Synonyms
1,2,3-Indantrione; 1,2,3-Triketohydrindene; 1H-Indene-1,2,3-trione; 2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione
CAS No.
485-47-2
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Take off contaminated clothing
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Light sensitive
