MERCUROUS CHLORIDE | ICSC: 0984 (November 2019) |
Dimercury dichloride Calomel Chloromercury Mercury(I) chloride |
CAS #: 10112-91-1 |
UN #: 2025 |
EC Number: 233-307-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Metallic taste. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Toxic if swallowedHarmful in contact with skin Causes skin and eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to the kidneys and the nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in the dark. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. | |
PACKAGING | |
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant. |
MERCUROUS CHLORIDE | ICSC: 0984 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Cl2Hg2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (as Hg): 0.025 mg/m3, as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued. MAK: (as Hg, inhalable fraction): 0.02 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(8); skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); carcinogen category: 3; pregnancy risk group: D |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it is persistent. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use. |
NOTES |
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Do NOT take working clothes home. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Other CAS number: 7546-30-7 . |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification H302; H315; H319; H335; H400; H410 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations