General Information
Revision date
2016-05-05
Product name
Ninhydrin
Chemical name
Ninhydrin
CAS No.
485-47-2
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use Synonyms 1,2,3-lndantrione* 2,2-Dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione* Trioxohydrindene
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GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Rubefacient.
WHMIS Classification
D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate skin irritant Moderate respiratory irritant Moderate eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. QF26 RevO 1
Health hazards
2 Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
