General Information
Revision date
2009-06-08
Product name
Mercury (II) trifluoroacetate
CAS No.
75513-04-1
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310+H330, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310+H330
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
T+ Very toxic N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 33 Danger of cumulative effects. R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Classification system HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
2.2 Label elements
Danger 3.1/2 - Fatal if swallowed. 3.1/2 - Fatal in contact with skin. 3.1/2 - Fatal if inhaled. Warning 4.1/1 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/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. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1) IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment is urgent (see label). Specific treatment (see label). Specific measures (see label). Rinse mouth. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 0 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
