Mercury

Hazard statements (CLP)

H330, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H330

Fatal if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard pictograms

GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H330 Fatal if inhaled. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

(Contd. of page 1) HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 HEALTH FIRE 0 Flammability = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Physical Hazard = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Repr. 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC T+; Very toxic R26: Very toxic by inhalation. T; Toxic Repr. Cat. 2 R61-48/23: May cause harm to the unborn child. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. N; Dangerous for the environment R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable Hazards not otherwise classified No information known.