Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1344-48-5
Name of the chemical
Mercury sulfide (HgS)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-12-22
Product name
Mercury(II) sulfide, red
Product Synonyms
Vermilion; C.I. Pigment 106; Chinese Red
CAS No.
1344-48-5
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H373
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Kidney.
