Quicksilver

Hazard statements (CLP)

H330, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H330

Fatal if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Silver Odorless Emergency Overview May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fatal if inhaled.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H330 - Fatal if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P284 - Wear respiratory protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

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

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.