Mercuric Chloride AR, ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H314, H341, H361f, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, category 2, oral Skin corrosion, category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 Reproductive toxicity, category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), category 1(1)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute, category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic, category 1 Target Organs no data available

Signal word

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

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

2.3 Other hazards

This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, Annex XIII.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards Acute toxicity, category 2, oral Skin corrosion, category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 Reproductive toxicity, category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), category 1(1) Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute, category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic, category 1 Target Organs (1) no data available