523250 Mercury Indicator Powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H317, H318, H372, H400, H410, H411

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

2.2 Label elements

Components that define the hazards: Copper iodide DANGER

Hazard statements

H228 – Flammable solid. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H318 – Causes serious eye damage. H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction. H372 – Causes damage to organs (thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure (oral). H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 – Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P260 – Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 – Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 – Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. P301 + P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P314 – Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 – If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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. P321 – Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P362 + P364 – Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 – In case of fire: Use media other than water to extinguish. P391 – Collect spillage. P501 – Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Contains Sulphur, may release small amounts of hydrogen sulphide. Hydrogen sulphide is a highly flammable, explosive gas under certain conditions, is a toxic gas, and may be fatal. Gas can accumulate in the headspace of closed containers, use caution when opening sealed containers. Heating the product or containers can cause thermal decomposition of the product and release hydrogen sulphide.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Based on available data, the product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances Endocrine disrupting property: Based on available data, does not contain endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Flammable solids, Hazard Category 2 – H228 Acute toxicity (oral), Hazard Category 4 – H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Hazard Category 2 – H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Hazard Category 1 – H318 Sensitisation - Skin, hazard category 1A – H317 Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure, Hazard Category 1 – H372 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1 – H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard, Category 2 – H411 Hazard statements: H228 – Flammable solid. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H318 – Causes serious eye damage. H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction. H372 – Causes damage to organs (thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure (oral). H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.