MERCONtainer

Ross Healthcare

Revision date : 2020-01-02

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GHS07
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

200-338-0/57-55-6

Name of the chemical

1,2-propanediol

Concentration

50-65 0.1-0.4

EC/CAS

231-847-6/7758-98-7

Name of the chemical

Copper sulphate

Concentration

25-42

Listed in

General Information

Revision date

2020-01-02

Product name

MERCONtainer

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Mercury waste and/or scrap dental amalgam storage container.1.4

1.2.2. Uses advised against

None known

supplier name

As above

Emergency telephone

1-800-663-8303

Icons in SDS

GHS07 M004 M009 M011 M013 M017

Company Information

company name

Ross Healthcare

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

csr@rosshc.net

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H335, H401, H411

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of product or mixture Note to reader: This product in an untested mixture and GHS classification is based on the classification of the ingredients and their concentrations. Proprietary ingredients, if any, do NOT exhibit any health effects not listed in this SDS GHS Classification Eye Irritant: Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity- Single Exposure, Category 3 Acute Aquatic Toxicity, Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity, Category 2 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements Pictogram Aquatic Toxicity not currently required in Canada

Signal word

Warning H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause drowsiness or dizziness H401: Toxic to aquatic life H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P233: Keep container tightly closed. P264: Wash… thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, eye and face protection

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor…if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378: In case of fire use carbon dioxide, dry chemical. Use water to cool surrounding containers. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with all applicable local, state (provincial), and federal regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact: Yes Skin Absorption: No Eye Contact: Yes Ingestion: Yes Inhalation: Yes Emergency Overview: High vapor concentrations may cause headache, nausea, dizziness, in coordination and confusion. Effects of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure: Inhalation: Inhalation of vapours or mist may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Continued inhalation may cause nausea and headache. Coughing may occur if mists are inhaled but will subside when source of irritation is removed. Skin Contact: Skin contact is unlikely to have any acute health effects. Eye Contact: Direct contact with the eyes may produce severe eye irritation. Ingestion: Although ingestion is not a typical route of entry, consumption may be a possible reproduction hazard. Ingestion of large quantities may cause minor gastrointestinal discomfort. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: For persons who have sensitive skin, or who are pre-disposed to skin problems, prolonged contact may result in minor rash. Chronic exposure to isopropyl alcohol may be a reproduction hazard. No other chronic health effects anticipated.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

classification of the ingredients and their concentrations. Proprietary ingredients, if any, do NOT exhibit any health effects not listed in this SDS. GHS Classification: Eye Irritant: Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity- Single Exposure, Category 3 Acute Aquatic Toxicity, Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity, Category 2

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