MERCURIC CHLORIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA Classification:

Hazard statements

Acute Toxicity - Oral 2 Fatal if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Dermal 1 Fatal in contact with skin. Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1B Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Damage/Irritation 1 Causes serious eye damage. Toxic to Reproduction 2 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated 1 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. exposure)

Signal word

Danger

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center, doctor. 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, doctor Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents, container in accordance with all governmental regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

No information available