HgI2 Mercury iodide, anhydrous

Physical hazards

Flammable solids : Not classified Acute toxicity(Oral) : Category 2 Pyrophoric solids : Not classified Acute toxicity(Dermal) : Category 2 Self-heating substances Skin corrosion/ irritation : Category2 and mixtures : Not classified No data available Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Substances and mixtures which, Category 2A in contact with water, emit Skin sensitization : Category 1 flammable gases : Not classified Oxidizing solids : Not classified

2.2 Label elements

T

Hazard pictograms

Warning word: DANGER Hazard information Description of precaution Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/respiratory protection / Fatal if swallowed face protection during handling. Avoid breathing dust/mist/gas/fume/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke Fatal in contact with skin when using this product, and wash hands thoroughly after handling. Causes skin irritation. Take off the contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Causes serious eye irritation Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. May cause an allergy skin reaction Avoid release to the environment and collect spillage. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN: Remove immediately all contaminated clothing and rinse skin with water/shower. Then wash skin with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local/national regulations.

Additional information

With respect to additional hazard information, see Section 11