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EC/CAS
7439-97-6
Name of the chemical
Mercury (Hg)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Mercury
Product Synonyms
Colloidal mercury; Hydrargyrum; Metallic mercury
CAS No.
7439-97-6
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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.