MSDS Name:Nessler s Reagent
Synonym:Non

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. Causes severe burns. Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Corrosive.Toxic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury.
Contact may cause ulceration of the conjunctiva and cornea. Eye damage may be delayed.
Skin:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause kidney damage. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death.
Inhalation:
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. Chronic exposure can lead to iodism characterized by salivation, nasal discharge, sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis, and skin rashes. May cause fetal effects.

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote: None reported.

General Information:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong acids. Keep away from metals. Keep away from flammable liquids.

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 1310-73-2: United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 2 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 2 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 2 mg/m3 VME Germany: 2 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction) Japan: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling Malaysia: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7681-11-0: CAS# 7732-18-5: CAS# 7774-29-0: United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (listed under Mercury, ary and inorganic compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): mg/m3 VLE (as Hg) France - VME: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): mg/m3 VME (as Hg) Germany: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 m VME (as Hg) Germany: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): Skin absorber Malaysia: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Hg) Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.15 mg/m3 Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (a Hg) Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 STEL Hg) Spain: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/ VLA-ED (as Hg) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Physical State: Liquid
Color: yellow
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1-1.3
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: 0

Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Potassium hydroxide reacts with chlorine dioxide, nitrobenzene, nitromethane, nitrogen trichloride, peroxidized tetrahydrofuran, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, bromoform+ crown ethers, acids alcohols, sugars, germanium cyclopentadiene, maleic dicarbide. Corrosive to metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc causing formation of flammable hydrogen gas. Mercuric iodide is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, chlorine trifluoride, potassium, sodium and light.
Potassium iodide is incompatible with salts of alkaloids, chloral hydrate, mercurous chloride, potassium chlorate, metallic salts, tartaric and other acids, bromine trifluoride, and fluorine perchlorate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen iodide, mercury/mercury oxides, oxides of potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

RTECS#:
CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000 CAS# 7681-11-0: TT2975000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 7774-29-0: OW5250000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1310-73-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 400 ug Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1% Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe.
CAS# 7681-11-0.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 7774-29-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 17 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 18 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 75 mg/kg.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium hydroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Potassium iodide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Mercuric iodide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Ecotoxicity:
Cas# 1310-73-2: TLm (mosquito fish) 125 ppm/96 Hr. (fresh water) TLm (Bluegill) 99 mg/L/48 Hr. (tap water) Cas# 7774-29-0: CC50 Plumaria elegans(red alga, sporiing) 156 ug/L 18Hr.; unspecified bioassay.

Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.

IATA
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC NOS(Sodium hydroxide solut
ion)
Hazard Class: 8(6.1)
UN Number: 2922
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC NOS(Sodium hydroxide solut
ion)
Hazard Class: 8(6.1)
UN Number: 2922
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC NOS(Sodium hydroxide solut
ion)
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2922
Packing group:
USA RQ: CAS# 1310-73-2: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T C
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 35 Causes severe burns.
R 48/20/21 Harmful : danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in
contact with skin.
R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1310-73-2: 1
CAS# 7681-11-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 7774-29-0: 3
Canada
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7681-11-0 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7774-29-0 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7681-11-0 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7774-29-0 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7681-11-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7774-29-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.