Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
98-100%
General Information
Revision date
2019-06-20
Product name
MERCURIC CHLORIDE
CAS No.
7487-94-7
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
01-800-681-9531
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H314, H341, H361, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Toxic to reproduction Category 2
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300: Fatal if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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 P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
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.
