Mercury(II) Chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H314, H318, H361, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

WHMIS Classification

WHMIS Symbols (Canada) D1A Very Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects Toxic by Ingestion/Skin Absorption D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Teratogen D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate Eye Irritant Mutagen E Corrosive Material Corrosive to Skin 2.1/2.2 Classification of the Substance or Mixture and Label Elements

Classification according to GHS

According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Skin Corrosion (Category 1B) Serious Eye Damage (Category 1) Reproductive Toxicity (Category 2) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure (Category 1) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard (Category 1) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Long-Term Hazard (Category 1)

EU Classification

According to EU Regulation 67/548/EEC) Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Risk of serious damage to the eyes. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long- term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. EU Risk and Safety Statements (According to EU Regulation 67/548/EEC)

Hazard statements

Very Toxic T+ Corrosive C Identification (According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H300 Fatal if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H361 Suspected of damaging 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.

Environmental hazards

N Risk Codes and Phrases R27/28 Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. R35 Causes severe burns. R41 Risk of serious damage to the eyes. R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility. R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

Codes and Phrases S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302/P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P305/P351/P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if P310 present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Signal word

Danger

2.3 Other hazards

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