Mercury (Hg) standard solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H311+H331, H314, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Long term hazards

Category 2 aquatic hazard

Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 + H331 Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ : Category 2 (Kidney) toxicity - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 2 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard Other hazards Corrosive to the respiratory tract.