Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-990-4/7783-33-7
Name of the chemical
Mercury(II) potassium iodide
Concentration
>=25-<30
General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2024-09-05
Product name
Nessler"s reagent A for determination of nitrogen Solution A : potassium tetraiodomercurate(II) solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Scientific research and development, Reagent for analysis 1.4
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
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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)
H300, H310, H330, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category B), H300 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category B), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category A), H310 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Category B), Kidney, Central nervous system, H373 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. 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. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P361 Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none
