Mercury

2_HEADER_HAZARD_IDENTIFICATION

Revision date : 2025-12-18

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GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2025-12-18

Product name

Mercury

Product Synonyms

Colloidal mercury; Hydrargyrum; Metallic mercury

CAS No.

7439-97-6

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011

Company Information

company name

2_HEADER_HAZARD_IDENTIFICATION

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H330, H360D, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H330

Fatal if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if inhaled May damage the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Kidney.

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