Mercury

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2024-02-09

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GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

8

Revision date

2024-02-09

Product name

Mercury

Product Synonyms

Quicksilver

CAS No.

7439-97-6

Emergency telephone

001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H330, H360D, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H330

Fatal if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if inhaled May damage the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Kidney, Liver. Label Elements Signal Word

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