General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Ninhydrin Solution
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product, as such or as a component of a mixture, is not intended to be used by consumers (as defined by the REACH Regulation)
Emergency telephone
+41 44 251 51 51
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
2.3 Other hazards
The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Flammable liquid, category 3 H226 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), category 3, narcotic effect H336 2.2 Label elements 2.2.1 Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard pictograms Signal word: Warning Hazard statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. 2.3 Other hazards The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 Substances not applicable 3.2 Mixtures Hazardous ingredients Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Substance name Concentration Identifier Hazard classes and ATE, SCL and/or M- hazard categories factor (±)-1-Methoxy-2- 50 - 100% CAS No.: 107-98-2 Flam. Liq. 3 - H226 none propanol EC No.: 203-539-1 STOT SE 3 - H336 Ninhydrin hydrate 3 - 10% CAS No.: 485-47-2 Acute Tox. 4 - H302 none EC No.: 207-618-1 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H335 SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General information IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. If unconscious but breathing normally, place in recovery position and seek medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or a person with cramps. Change contaminated, saturated clothing. Do not leave affected person unattended. After inhalation Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. In case of skin contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. In case of skin reactions, consult a physician. After eye contact: In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of ingestion If accidentally swallowed rinse the mouth with plenty of water (only if the person is conscious) and obtain immediate medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to eat or drink.