Mercury

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300+H330, H317, H360, H372, H410

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 HSNO Approval Number HSR003014 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 Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H290 - May be corrosive to metals H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H300 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P391 - Collect spillage

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 hazards which do not result in classification

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

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 Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity