MERCURY Metal

Hazard statements (CLP)

H330, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H330

Fatal if inhaled

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 the Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H330 Fatal if inhaled. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard pictograms

Health hazard, Skull and crossbones, Environment

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe fumes or vapours. 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. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

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. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal

Disposal

regulations.

Further information

Toxicologically Synergistic Materials: In one animal study, the offspring of pregnant rats exposed to both methylmercury and elemental mercury had more pronounced behaviourial effects than rats exposed to elemental mercury alone. Similar effects were not observed in the offspring of rats exposed to methylmercury alone. Exposure to other metals at the same time, the use of penicillin-type antibiotics, and ingestion of ethanol in alcoholic beverages can influence the excretion of elemental mercury. Potential for Accumulation: Elemental mercury is a heavy liquid. The vapour evaporates from the liquid and evaporation occurs more rapidly when the liquid is heated. The vapour is well absorbed following inhalation. It accumulates in the kidney and the brain. Elemental mercury is excreted from the body slowly. It has an elimination half-life of 40-60 days. Most elemental mercury is excreted in exhaled air, and small amounts in the faeces and urine. Very small amounts can be eliminated in sweat, saliva and milk. Following ingestion, elemental mercury is poorly absorbed and most of it is excreted in the faeces. Elemental mercury liquid and vapour can be absorbed through the skin in small amounts. Elemental mercury is transferred to the developing child in a pregnant women.