Mercuric Chloride, Saturated

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H341, H360, H370, H372, H401

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture (in accordance with OSHA HCS 29 CFR 1910.1200) For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16 Hazard

Hazard categories

Category Statement Precautionary Statements Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 2 H300 P264, P270, P301+P310, P321, P330, P405, P501 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 2 H310 P262, P264, P270, P280, P352, P310, P321, P361, P405, P501 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Category 3 H331 P261, P271, P304+P340, P311, P321, P403+P233, P405, P501 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 2 H315 P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P362 Eye Damage / Irritation Category 1 H318 P280, P305+P351+P338, P310 Skin Sensitizer Category 1 H317 P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P332+P313, P321, P363, P501 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 H341 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1 H360 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Single Category 1 H370 P260, P264, P270, P307+P311, P321, P405, P501 Exposure Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Repeated Category 1 H372 P260, P264, P270, P314, P501 Exposure Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Category 2 H401 P273, P501 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Chronic) Category 2 H401 P273, P501

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Hazard Number H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Precautionary Number P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust, fumes or mist. P261 Avoid breathing dust, fumes or mist. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P352 Wash with plenty of soap and water. P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.

WHMIS Classification

WHMIS classification is not included based on the recommended option (Option 4) found in the Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 149, No.3, page 458

2.3 Other hazards

Covered by GHS Data not available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16. Hazard Hazard Class Category