Does Mercury meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Mercury meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):
D1A - Poisonous and infectious material - Immediate and serious effects - Very toxic
D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic
D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic
E - Corrosive material
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Does Mercury meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
It meets the EU criteria for class(es):
Toxic; Danger of cumulative effects [T;R:33]
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?
EU RISK PHRASES :
Toxic by inhalation; danger of cumulative effects [R:23-33]
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children*. Keep container tightly closed. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). [S:(1/2-)*7-45]
*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.
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