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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
Browse similar
Health hazard · Toxic · Environmental hazard
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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