Product ID:MERCURIC IODIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004220
MSDS Number: BBPTD

Emergency Phone: (314) 982-5000

Cage: EO822

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: EO822

MERCURIC IODIDE

CAS: 7774-29-0

RTECS: OW5250000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
MUCOUS MEMBRANES/COUGHING/HEADACHES/DERMATITIS/BURNS

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED,
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. SKIN: FLUSH
W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES. EYE: WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL A
PHYS.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/NIOSH APPROVED
SCBA

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING/RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. PICPLACE IN A SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD TH DOESN'T
GENERATE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSIL
DAMAGE/DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST/KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED/DON'T GET IN
EYES/ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING/WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH HANDS
BERE EATING/DON'T EAT/DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A SUPPLIED AIR FULL
FACEPIECE RESP OR HOOD
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYEWASH/QUICK-DRENCH/BOOTS/LAB
COAT/APRON/COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 12 AUG 85. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 454.40. MELTING POINT: 259C
(498F). CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN WHEN WORKING TH THIS
MATERIAL.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:662F
Vapor Density:6.28
Appearance and Odor:SCARLET RED POWDER, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMIDES/CHLORIDES/AMMONIA/ALKALIES/CYANIDES/COPPER/IODOFORM
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY/IODINE
WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DON'T FLUSH
TO SEWER. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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