Mercuric Thiocyanate Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311, H315, H319, H330, H370, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002596

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H330 - Fatal if inhaled H370 - Causes damage to organs H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P391 - Collect spillage P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

Storage

P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool

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