MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Nessler's Reagent (For Ammonia) SECTION 1. Product and Company Idenfication Product Name and Synonym: Nessler's Reagent (For Ammonia) Product Code: BDH 7332 Material Uses: Manufacturer: ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS, LLC 3 Lincoln Blvd. Rouses Point, NY 12979 (518) 297-4444(281) 479-2569 Entry Date : 07/11/2012 Print Date: 07/11/2012 24 Hour Emergency Assistance : Chemtrec 800-424-9300 Canutec 613-996-6666 Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Hazard Rating: Least Slight Moderate High Extreme 0 1 2 3 4 NA=Not Applicable NE=Not Established SECTION 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED! CORROSIVE! CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS, HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. Physical state: Liquid (Yellowish liquid: sediment present) OSHA/HCS status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview: DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN BIRTH DEFECT HAZARD CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECT CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA WARNING: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid exposure during pregnancy. Routes of entry: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion Potential acute health effects: Eyes: Severely corrosive to eyes Skin: Toxic in contact with skin. Severely corrosive to the skin. Inhalation: Toxic by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion: Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Carcinogenic effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards Mutagenic effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards Teratogenicity/Reproductive toxicity: Contains material which can cause birth defects.
SECTION 3 MIXTURE COMPONENTS SARA 313 Component Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure: Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11). CAS Number Percent Comp. Dimension Exposure Limits Mercuric Iodide Red CAS# 7774-29-0 ~10% W/W OSHA TWA 0.1 mg(hg)/mƒ Potassium Iodide CAS# 7681-11-0 ~7% W/W TXDS: orl-hmn LDLo: 1862 mg/kg Sodium Hydroxide CAS# 1310-73-2 ~16% W/W OSHA PEL 2 mg/mƒ ACGIH 2mg/mƒ Water, Deionized ASTM Type II CAS# 7732-18-5 62-64% W/W None Established SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED! CORROSIVE! CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS, HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. FIRST AID: SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing and shoes before reuse. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen INGESTION: Get medical attention immediately. Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. If exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire Extinguisher Type: Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire None Fire / Explosion Hazards: Fire Fighting Procedure: SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. Absorb spill with inert material, then place in a chemical waste container for disposal. Personal precautions: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment. Environmental precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Methods for cleaning up: If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills, add absorbent (soil may be used in the Page 2 of 7
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory Protection: absence of other suitable materials), scoop up material and place in a sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a cool dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling Ventilation Protective Gloves: Eye Protection: Other Protective Equipment: NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator. Local Exhaust Mechanical Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Faceshields, Safety Glasses w/ Side Shields Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure Product name - United States Sodium Hydroxide Exposure limits ACGIH TLV (United States) OSHA (United States) NIOSH REL (United States, 1994). OSHA Final Rule (United States, 1989). Product name - United States Mercury Iodide ACGIH (United States, 1994). Skin TWA: 0.03 mg/m3 8 hour/hours. Form: Inorganic OSHA Final Rule (United States, 1989). CEIL: 0.1 mg/m3 Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. Engineering measures: Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. Personal Protection Eyes: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used Page 3 of 7
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. Recommended: face shield, safety glasses with side-shields Skin: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Body recommended: chemical-resistant protective suite and gloves Feet: Recommended: boots Respiratory: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. Recommended: vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Vapor respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Hands: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Melting Point: Boiling Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Solubility in Water: Appearance /Odors: Flash Point: Specific Gravity: ~0 C ~100 C Soluble Clear yellow liquid Percent Volatile by Volume: Evaporation Rate 0.36 Auto Ignition Temp not available Evaporation Standard Butylacetate =1 Lower Flamm. Limit in Air Upper Flamm. Limit in Air Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION Stability: Conditions to Avoid: Stable Contact with Incompatible substances Page 4 of 7
Materials to Avoid: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous polymerization: Conditions to Avoid: Oxidizing agents, metals, bases, amines. Moisture, organic material Toxic fumes of: Mercury Will Not Occur None known SECTION 11 Toxicological Toxicity data United States Product/ingredient name: Sodium Hydroxide Test Result Route Species LDLo 500 mg/kg Oral Rabbit Product/ingredient name: Mercury Iodide Test Result Route Species LD50 18 mg/kg Oral Rat LD50 17 mg/kg Oral Mouse LD50 75 mg/kg Dermal Rat LDLo 357 mg/kg Oral Human Product/ingredient name: Potassium Iodide Test Result Route Species LDLo 916 mg/kg Oral Rabbit LDLo 1862 mg/kg Oral Mouse Chronic effects on humans: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A4 (Not classifiable for humans or animals) by ACGIH (Mercury Iodide). Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: kidneys, lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea. Other toxic effects on humans: ingestion, of inhalation. Very hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of Specific effects Carcinogenic effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards Mutagenic effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards Teratogenicity/Reproductive toxicity: Contains material which can cause birth defects Sensitization SECTION 12 Ingestion: May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach Inhalation: Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Eyes: Severely corrosive to the eyes Skin: Severely corrosive to the skin Ecological Ecotoxicity data United States Product/ingredient name: Potassium Iodide Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) Period: 96 hour/hours Result: 896 mg/l Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) Period: 96 hour/hours Result: 32190 mg/l Environmental precaution: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Toxicity of the products of biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. Page 5 of 7
SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations Waste disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains, and sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. RCRA classification: Code: C Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. Local regulations may be more stringent than regional or national requirements. SECTION 14 Transport DOT Classification: Corrosive Liquid, toxic, n.o.s. (Sodium Hydroxide, Mercuric Iodide) 8, (6.1) UN2922, PG II DOT Regulations may change from time to time. Please consult the most recent D.O.T. regulations. SECTION 15 Regulatory United States HCS Classification: Highly toxic material Corrosive material Target organ effects U.S. Federal regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory. Listed SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Sodium Hydroxide: Mercury Iodide Potassium Iodide SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Sodium Hydroxide: Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard Mercury Iodide: Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard Potassium Iodide: Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Mercury Iodide Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Sodium Hydroxide Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. SARA 313 Form R Reporting requirements Product Name: Mercury Iodide CAS Number: 7774-29-0 Concentration: 9-11 Supplier Notification Product Name: Mercury Iodide CAS Number: 7774-29-0 Concentration: 9-11 SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed. State regulations: Pennsylvania RTK: Sodium Hydroxide: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard Massachusetts RTK: Sodium Hydroxide New Jersey: Nessler s Reagent (for Ammonia) WARNING: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Ingredient name: Mercury Iodide Cancer: No Page 6 of 7
Reproductive: Yes No significant risk level: No Maximum acceptable dosage level: No Canada WHMIS (Canada): Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic). Class E: Corrosive material CEPA DSL/CEPA NDSL: CEPA DSL; Sodium Hydroxide: Mercury Iodide: Potassium Iodide: Water SECTION 16 Additional This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. Flammability Health Reactivity NFPA Revisions 07/11/2012 0 Review date for MSDS.stn The information herein is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the user's consideration and investigation. No warranty either expressed or implied is made for the completeness or accuracy of the information whether originating from the above mentioned company or not. Users of this material should satisfy themselves by independent investigation of current scientific and medical knowledge that the material can be used safely. Page 7 of 7