General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2025-04-24
Product name
Gold Test Method: photometric 0.5 - 12.0 mg/l Au Spectroquant
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H314, H335, H336, H350, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 2 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- tem) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure : Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May form explosive peroxides.
