Schiff Reagent Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 681
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Schiff Reagent
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10238
Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing vapors (P261).
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Fuchsin basic is classified as an IARC-2B
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Sodium metabisulfite Fuschin basic Hydrochloric acid Water
Synonyms: Test for aldehydes
|
10034-88-5 569-61-9 7647-01-0 7732-18-5 |
NaHSO4•H2O C19H17N3•HCl HCl H2O |
138.076 323.83 36.46 18.00 |
2% 0.1% 2% 95% |
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P351). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash thoroughly after handling (P264) Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Will stain skin, clothing, and surfaces.
Colorless liquid; strong and disagreeable sulfur dioxide odor.
Used to test for aldehydes.
Shelf life: Fair, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Skin and eye irritation. Chronic effects: IARC-2B (fuchsin basic) Target organs: Bladder, thyroid, liver.
ORL-RAT LD50: 5000 mg/kg (as fuchsin basic) IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
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