Mercuric chloride 99.5% ACS Grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H314, H319, H331, H335, H341, H361, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

Hazard statements

Corrosive, Environmentally hazardous, Irritant, Respiratory irritant, Toxic H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. 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.

Acute Health Hazards

Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system. May be fatal by ingestion and skin absorption, toxic by inhalation.

Health hazards

Mutagen, Target organ effect, Teratogen

HMIS® ratings

H: 3 F: 0 P: 0

NFPA Ratings

H: 3 F: 0 R: 0 To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not been thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent or minimize exposure.

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 1), H310 Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, oral (Category 1), H300 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic toxicity (Category 1), H410 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A), H314 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1), H372 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3), H335

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.