Mercuric chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300+H330, H314, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H300 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity