Millon"s reagent (mercury-nitric acid solution)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H310, H314, H317, H331, H341, H361, H371, H411

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless pungent Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. 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. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A 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 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H290 - May be corrosive to metals 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 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H331 - Toxic if inhaled

Prevention

P234 - Keep only in original packaging 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

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. May be corrosive to metals.

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. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

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. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A 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 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2