Mercury(II) sulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310, H330, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Target Organ Effect, Highly toxic by inhalation, Highly toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption Target Organs Blood, Kidney, Liver, Nerves., Bone, Spleen.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazards

4 * Flammability: 0 4 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.