Mercury (II) Chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310, H314, H361, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

2.3 Other hazards

Target organ effect, Highly toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption, Corrosive, Teratogen, Mutagen Target Organs: Kidney, Nerves, Gastrointestinal tract

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 2 Skin corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Hazard statements

H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H361 Suspected of damaging 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.

Precautionary statements

P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 4 Health 4 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal J