Mercury

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300, H317, H330, H360, H372, H400, H410, H422, H431

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

H300

Fatal if swallowed

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

H330

Fatal if inhaled

H360

May damage fertility or the unborn child

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 6.1B - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 6.8A - Substances that are known or presumed human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9A - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems 9.1A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 8.1A - Substances that are corrosive to metal 6.1B - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 6.5B - Substances that are contact sensitisers 9.2B - Substances that are ecotoxic in the soil environment 9.3A - Substances that are very ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR003014

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H330 - Fatal if inhaled 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 H300 - Fatal if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H422 - Toxic to the soil environment H431 - Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

Precautionary statements

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 P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

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