Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
67
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
16
EC/CAS
7774-29-0
Name of the chemical
Mercuric iodide
Concentration
10
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2018-01-10
Product name
Nesslers Reagent
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory and manufacturing use only
supplier name
LabChem, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
LabChem, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H311, H311, H314, H332, H371, H401, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 H371 May cause damage to organs (central nervous system, kidneys) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 2 H401 Toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301+H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H371 - May cause damage to organs (central nervous system, kidneys) H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. 02/27/2019 EN (English US) Page 1 P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None under normal conditions.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 H371 May cause damage to organs (central nervous system, kidneys) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 2 H401 Toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Full text of H statements : see section 16