MERCURIC SULFATE

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 2 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure (Oral) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 32. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 13. Repeated Exposure (Inhalation - dust and mist) Target Organs 1.Kidney, Peripheral nervous system, Central nervous system, brain, Gastrointestinal tract 2.respiratory tract irritation 3.Peripheral nervous system, Central nervous system, brain Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

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. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: