Mercury, ACS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. WARNING This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Skin Very toxic in contact with skin. Corrosive to the skin. Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin exposure irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)