MERCUROUS CHLORIDE, REAGENT (ACS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H315, H319, H335, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.