WHMIS (Mercury)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Corrosive to metals - Category 11 2

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 1B3 4
• Adverse effects on the development of the offspring

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 15 6 7

Danger

May be corrosive to metals (H290)
May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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