General Information
Version
6.14
Revision date
2026-07-15
Product name
Drabkin’s reagent
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311, H319, H332, H372, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Long term hazards
Category 2 aquatic hazard
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash 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.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 4 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ : Category 1 (Thyroid) toxicity - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard Other hazards Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
