MERCUROUS CHLORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

Classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard pictograms

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Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 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. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian if you feel unwell, P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian if you feel unwell. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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. 4 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute), Cat. 1 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic), Cat. 1 - Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 2 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 2 - Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, Cat. 3