Total Mercury Standard

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H314, H331, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Oxidizing Liquids, Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1A Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 3 Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P220 - Keep away from combustible materials. P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/... P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273 - Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P370+378 - In case of fire, use ... to extinguish. P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301+330+331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.... P321 - Specific treatment see ... on this label. P311 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.... P322 - Specific measures see ... on this label. P314 - Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. P391 - Collect spillage.

Storage

P501 - Dispose of contents/container to .... P405 - Store locked up. P403+233 - Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place - if product is as volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere.

Potential health effects

Chronic None. (Acute and Chronic) Inhalation No hazard expected in normal industrial use. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. May be harmful if swallowed.