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EC/CAS
21908-53-2
Name of the chemical
Mercuric oxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
MERCURY OXIDE
Product Synonyms
oxide; yellow oxide of mercury; yellow precipitate of mercury; red mercury oxide; red mercuric oxide; ADCXXX; C.I. 77760; mercury monoxide; mercury oxide; mercury(2+) oxide; Santar M; mercuric oxide Red
Chemical name
mercuric oxide
CAS No.
21908-53-2
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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)
H300, H310, H330, H340, H361, H370, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
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 4 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Acute Toxicity [1] (Dermal) Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B, 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
H300 Fatal if swallowed. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H370 Causes damage to organs. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see advice on this label). P322 Specific measures (see advice on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. 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.
