Mercurochrome

Product Specifications

CAS Number

129-16-8

Synonyms

Mercury dibromofluorescein disodium salt; Merbromin; 2',7'-Dibromo-5'- (hydroxymercurio) fluorescein disodium salt

UN Code

UN2025

Pictogram

06 - Acute Toxicity; 08 - Health Hazard; 09 - Environmental hazard

UDF Signal Word

Danger

MDL Number

MFCD00013081

Hazard Statement

H300 Fatal if swallowed; H310 Fatal in contact with skin; H315 Causes skin irritation; H319 Causes serious eye irritation; H330 Fatal if inhaled; H335 May cause respiratory irritation; H373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

DOT Name

Mercury Compounds, Solid, N.O.S.

DOT Classification

Class 6.1

Packaging Group

PGII

Precautions

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing; P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling; P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; P273 Avoid release to the environment; P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection; P284 Wear respiratory protection; P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician; P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water; P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing; P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing; P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.