MERCURIC OXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H330, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 of the Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure (Kidney) Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

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

Hazard pictograms

Skull and crossbones, Health hazard, Environment

Prevention

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

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Further information

Danger of cumulative effects.