Ninhydrin solution EU Pharmacopoeia

Product Identifier

• Ninhydrin solution. European Pharmacopoeia Ref: 1058303 (RP 134)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash 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.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P330-Rinse mouth.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .