Mercury, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. DANGER OF CUMULATIVE EFFECTS. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effect in the aquatic environment. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Very toxic in contact with skin. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Causes damage to the following organs: eye, lens or cornea. May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .