Mercury

NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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- GHS pictograms and hazard classes
- GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements (H/P phrases)
- Risk and Safety Phrases (R/S phrases)
- European hazard symbols and classes for chemicals
- ADR transport pictograms and hazard classes

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):

Pictogram:

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)

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.

Precautionary statement(s)

P201	Obtain special instructions before use.
P202	Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260	Do not breathe vapors, gas.
P264	Wash skin, hands thoroughly after handling.
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.
P280	Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, Face mask.
P284	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P304 + P340	IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P308 + P313	IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P310	Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/....
P314	Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell.
P320	Specific treatment is urgent (see First aid measures on this label).
P391	Collect spillage.
P403 + P233	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405	Store locked up.
P501	Dispose of contents/container to comply with applicable local, national and international regulation.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:

None

European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):

Symbol: T
R-phrases: 23-33
S-phrases: 7-45