MERCURIC CHLORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H314, H341, H361, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

Hazard statements

Classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). 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 [effect, route] H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard pictograms

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Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS classification in accordance with: UN GHS revision 7 - Acute toxicity, oral, Cat. 2 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute), Cat. 1 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic), Cat. 1 - Germ cell mutagenicity, Cat. 2 - Toxic to reproduction, Cat. 2 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 1B - Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, Cat. 1