Mercuric Nitrate 2,256 ± 0,005 N

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

__________________ Emergency Overview: Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid Odor: Not determined EU Symbols: T+ - VERY TOXIC N - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

R-phrase(s)

R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 33 Danger of cumulative effects. R 34 Causes burns. R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long -term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Protectiv e Equipment:

Potential health effects

Eye Contact (EC): Causes severe burns Skin Contact (EC): Causes severe burns Skin Absorption (EC): Target Organs (SA E): Very toxic Will be absorbed through the skin. Effects similar to those of ingestion Central nervous system Kidneys Liver Ingestion (EC) Very Toxic May cause abdominal pain nausea vomiting diarrhea shock loosening of the teeth toxic nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) liver damage kidney damage Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation Target Organs (Ing E): Central nervous system Kidneys Liver

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Target Organs (Inh E): None Reported Allergies or sensitivity to mercury. Pre -existing: Cen tral nervous system diseases Kidney conditions Liver conditions

Potential chronic health

Mercury is a general protoplasmic poison; it circulates in the blood and is stored in the liver, kidneys, spleen and bones. Main symptoms are sore mouth, tremors and ps Chronic overexposure may cause central nervous system effects brain damage kidney damage liver ychic disturbances. damage Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals. Toxicologically Synergistic Products: Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: None reported

Contains

an experimental teratogen _____________________________________________________________________________