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EC/CAS
231-299-8/7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2021-09-17
Product name
Mercury(II) chloride fine cryst. EMPLURA
CAS No.
7487-94-7
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pty. Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H314, H318, H341, H361, H372, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger none
Hazard statements
H300 Fatal if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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. none
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)
Precautionary statements
none Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use.
Other hazards
none