Ninhydrin Reagent

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H318, H335, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H315

Causes skin irritation

H318

Causes serious eye damage.

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002596

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking