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Mercury

CAS 7439-97-6 · Hg

Hazard class

Danger — Health hazard, Toxic, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

Health hazardToxicEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H360D May damage the unborn child
H330 Fatal if inhaled
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

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Processing aids not otherwise specifiedLaboratory chemicals

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Hg Vapor: TWA 0.05 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL C 0.1 mg/m3 Other: C 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH 10 mg/m3 (as Hg)

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

MERCURY · 7439-97-6 · Quicksilver · Hydrargyrum · Liquid silver · Metallic mercury · Quecksilber · Mercure

Molecular weight

200.59 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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