Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
>=10-<20
EC/CAS
231-990-4/7783-33-7
Name of the chemical
Mercury(II) potassium iodide
Concentration
>=2.5-<10
General Information
Version
8.7
Revision date
2024-09-05
Product name
Nessler"s reagent for ammonium salts
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)
H290, H301, H301+H331, H310, H314, H318, H331, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 2), H310 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), Kidney, Central nervous system, H373 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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 mist or vapors. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 2.3
Other hazards
- none SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Substance / Mixture
