Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-992-5/7783-35-9
Name of the chemical
Mercuric sulfate
Concentration
>=10-<20
EC/CAS
231-639-5/7664-93-9
Name of the chemical
sulphuric acid
Concentration
>=10-<15
General Information
Version
8.13
Revision date
2025-06-06
Product name
COD solution A Spectroquant
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Scientific research and development, Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H310, H310+H330, H314, H317, H318, H330, H341, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1), H310 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), Kidney, H373 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Other hazards
- none
