Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7774-29-0
Name of the chemical
Mercuric iodide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Nessler Reagent
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Reagent Determination of ammonium nitrogen _____________________________________________________________________________
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hach Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Hazard categories
Corrosive to Metals Met. Corr. 1 Acute Toxicity Acute Tox. 3-Orl Acute Toxicity Acute Tox. 3- Derm Acute Toxicity Acute Tox. 3-Inh Skin Corrosion/Irritation Skin Corr. 1A Hazardous to the Aquatic
Environmental hazards
Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Aquatic Chronic 1
2.2 Label elements
DANGER
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Handle environmental release according to local, state, federal, provincial requirements. Wear eye protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED Remove victim/person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Dispose of contents/container according to state, local, federal or national regulations. HMIS: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Hazard pictograms
Not applicable
HMIS® ratings
Class E - Corrosive material Class D, Division 1, Subdivision A - Very toxic materials (immediate effects) WHMIS Symbols: Acute Poison Corrosive