32 - Mercury

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H302+H312, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Liq. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Contd. of page 1) GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS09 Environment Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Aquatic Acute 2 H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Nitric acid Potassium dichromate Mercury

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302+H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Contd. of page 2) H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. 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

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 3 Health = 3 3 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = 3 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable