Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE MONOHYDRATE.
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1191
MSDS Number: BDMLW

MALLINCKRODT

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: ZA916

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

MERCURIC NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10045-94-0

RTECS: OW8225000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION,ABDOMINAL
PAIN.VOMITING;BURNS,ULCERATION.OF THE CONJUNCTIVA & CORNEA.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEANS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL.CLEAN UP
PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM
DUST.PICK UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR
DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT D OES NOT GENERATE DUST.SPRINKLE AREA
WITH SULFUR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT FR HEAT,SHOCK KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EAT.DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.

Respiratory Protection:A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR WITH CHEM GOGGLES IF TLV
IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL & GENERAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 8-13-85.

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES.
Spec Gravity:4.3
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE DELIQUESCENT POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE,ETHANOL,HYPOPHOSPHORIC ACIDS,UNSATURATES,AROMATICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF MERCURY & NITRIC OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN NOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH
TO SEWER.

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