Mercury(I) chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H315, H319, H334, H400

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Target Organ Effect, Toxic by ingestion, Harmful by skin absorption., Respiratory sensitiser, Irritant Target Organs Kidney, Nerves.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Health hazards

2 * Flammability: 0 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.