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EC/CAS
7439-97-6
Name of the chemical
Mercury (Hg)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-09-03
Product name
MERCURY
Product Synonyms
Hg; hydrargyrum; liquid silver; quick silver; colloidal mercury; quicksilver mercury metal; mercury atomic; mercury; mercury vapour vapor
Chemical name
mercury (elemental)
CAS No.
7439-97-6
Emergency telephone
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H330, H360D, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 4 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 3 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S7 [1] Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1, Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1C, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360D May damage the unborn child. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see advice on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
