Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7439-97-6
Name of the chemical
Mercury (Hg)
Concentration
90-100%
General Information
Revision date
2019-06-05
Product name
Mercury
CAS No.
7439-97-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
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)
H330, H360, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H330
Fatal if inhaled
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Toxic to reproduction Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Storage
P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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.
