Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
>99.5%
General Information
Revision date
2024-07-12
Product name
Mercury(II) chloride
Product Synonyms
Mercuric chloride; Mercury dichloride
CAS No.
7487-94-7
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
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Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H310, H314, H335, H341, H361f, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING: Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Respiratory system Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1
