Mercury(II) chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310+H330, H314, H318, H341, H361, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H300+H310+H330

Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met 4 1 N/A

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H318 - Causes serious eye damage H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284 - Wear respiratory protection P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors NFPA Health Flammability Instability