Mercuric Chloride,ACS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Toxic Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 1 Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 2 Environmentally Damaging Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 2 Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Corrosive Skin corrosion, category 1B Serious eye damage, category 1

Health hazards

Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 Reproductive toxicity, category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, category 1 Acute Oral Tox. 2 Acute Dermal Tox. 1 Skin Corr. 1B Eye corr. 1 Muta. 2 Repr. 2 STOT RE 1 Aquatic Acute 1 Aquatic Chronic 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand Keep out of reach of children Read label before use Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Collect spillage IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Store locked up Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS D1A D2A E NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)