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EC/CAS
7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-07-07
Product name
Mercuric Chloride extrapure AR, ACS, ExiPlus, 98%
CAS No.
7487-94-7
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Company Information
company name
Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Very toxic if swallowed. Causes burns. Toxic : Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. Skin: May be fatal if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause muscle tremor and impaired motor function. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. May cause central nervous system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle incoordination, and emotional instability. May cause gastrointestinal effects including gum and mouth inflammation, jaw necrosis, and loosening of the teeth. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion.
