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General Information
Revision date
2014-07-02
Product name
Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate
Product Synonyms
nitric acid mercury salt; Mercurous nitrate
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled May cause cancer May cause 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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
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 Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth
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
Other hazards
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
