Mercuric acetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310+H330, H314, H317, H341, H361, H371, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H300+H310+H330

Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Off-white vinegar-like Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Sensitivity to light Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H371 - May cause damage to organs H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity