Chemical Name:dimercury dichloride
CAS:7546-30-7
ID: | 1142 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules. |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC (J) (2000)) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive or self-reactive properties present in the molecule. |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC (J), 2000) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Not combustible (ICSC(J) (2000)) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Stable to water (the water solubility is obtained) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic compound |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 3 | Danger | H301: Toxic if swallowed |
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330: Rinse mouth. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50;VALUE:210mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (2003) | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Category 4 | Warning | H312: Harmful in contact with skin |
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P322: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
It is based on rat dermal LD50= 1500mg/kg (RTECS, 2003). | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 2 | Warning | H315: Causes skin irritation |
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. |
From description (ICSC, 2000;CICAD, 50, 2003 ;DFGOT [as inorganic mercury compounds], vol.15, 2001 [as inorganic mercury compounds]) that the possibility indicates humans skin irritation. It thought that there was irritation and was set as Category 2. | |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 2B | - | Warning | H320: Causes eye irritation |
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. |
It was classified into Category 2B due to the description that it irritates to the human eye (ICSC, 2000) . |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Skin sensitization | Category 1 | Warning | H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction |
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Since metallic mercury and inorganic mercury compound (as Hg) were made into those with skin sensitization (MAK/BAT, 2005; DFGOT, vol.15, 2001), they were set to category 1. | |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 2 | Warning | H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects |
P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
In ATSDR (1999), it estimated that mercury and mercury compounds induced chromosomal abnormality to the animal somatic cell in an in vivo. So they were set to Category 2. | |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Not classified | - | - | - | - | As inorganic mercury compounds, since it is categorized as IARC Group 3 (IARC, 58, 1993) and ACGIH A4 (ACGIH-TLV, 2004), it was out of the Category. |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 | Warning | H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child |
P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
As mercury and mercury compounds or inorganic mercuries, the effect on generating (California EPA, Proposition 65 List of Chemicals, 2005) and reproductive (ACGIH-TLV, 2004) are descrived. And it was set as Category 2. | |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (kidney), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) |
Danger Warning |
H370: Causes damage to organs (kidney) H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) |
P307+P311: IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. |
Since as description in the humans in Priority 1 document, target organ as inorganic mercury compounds is the kidney (DFGOT, vol.15, 2001), and respiratory irritant was described as description in the humans in Priority 2 document (ICSC, 2000), it was considered as Category 1 (kidney) and Category 3 (respiratory irritant). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (central nervous system, kidney) | Danger | H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (central nervous system, kidney) |
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Because of the description in Priority 1 document that it affects central nervous system and kidneys of human body as inorganic mercury compounds or calomel-containing laxatives (ACGIH-TLV, 2004; EHC, 118, 1991; CICAD, 50, 2003), and of suggestion in Priority 2 document that it affects nervous system and a kidney (ICSC, 2000), it was classified into Category 1 (central nervous system, kidney). | |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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