Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7439-97-6
Name of the chemical
Mercury (Hg)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
10
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Mercury
Product Synonyms
Quicksilver
CAS No.
7439-97-6
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H330, H360, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H330
Fatal if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Silver Odorless Emergency Overview May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fatal if inhaled. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H330 - Fatal if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P284 - Wear respiratory protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
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
May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Fatal if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity