Mercuric Acetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H330, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 2 mist) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H330: Fatal if inhaled. H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H300: Fatal if swallowed. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P361+P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

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 appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.