MERCURIC CHLORIDE, CRYSTAL, REAGENT, ACS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 2 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Appearance Crystals Physical state Solid Odor Odorless

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Unknown acute toxicity

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Very toxic to aquatic life.