MERCUROUS CHLORIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H335, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

-DSD Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)] Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Respiratory tract irritation - Category 3 - Warning (CLP STOT SE 3) H335 Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning (CLP Skin Corr. 2) H315 Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning (CLP Eye Irrit. 2) H319 Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 4 - Warning (CLP Acute Tox. 4) H302

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute hazard - Category 1 - Warning (CLP Aquatic Acute 1) H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic hazard - Category 1 - Warning ( CLP Aquatic Chronic 1) H410

Hazard pictograms

Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment

R-phrase(s)

R22 Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

S-phrase(s)

S2 Keep out of the reach of children. S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S46 If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

• General P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use. P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P302+P352: IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice. P391: Collect spillage. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P403+P233: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. • Disposal considerations P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

Other hazards

The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Classification : Xn; R22 Xi; R36/37/38 N; R50-53 Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Health hazards : Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Respiratory tract irritation - Category 3 - Warning (CLP : STOT SE 3) H335 Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning (CLP : Skin Corr. 2) H315 Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning (CLP : Eye Irrit. 2) H319 Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H302 Environmental hazards : Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute hazard - Category 1 - Warning (CLP : Aquatic Acute 1) H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic hazard - Category 1 - Warning ( CLP : Aquatic Chronic 1) H410