FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, PROMULGATED BY GSA

WASHINGTON, DC US

Cage: 81348

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: >99%.

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Effects of Overexposure:CNTCT DOCTR;INHAL:SORE
THROAT,HEADACHE,NAUSEA;SKIN:REDNESS;EYES:IRRITATION;INGEST:VOMIT,DI
ARRHEA

First Aid:INHAL:FRESH AIR,REST;SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN. CLOTHES,RINSE SKIN
W/PLENTY OF WATER OR SHOWER & WASH SKIN W/WATER & SOAP;EYES:RINSE
WITH PLENTY OF WATER;INGEST:GASTRIC LAVAGE-5% SODIUM FORMALDEHYDE
SULFOX YLATE SOLN.,THEN 2% SODIUM- (SEE SUPP DATA)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MERCURY IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:YIELDS EXPLOSV. SOLID ON PROLONGED
CONTACT W/AMMONIA,AMINES,ACETYLENE (CMPDS SENSITVE - MECH SHOCK)

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP IMMED.,USE SUCTION PUMP & ASPIRATOR
BOTTLE W/LONG CAPILLARY TUBE; IN UNACCESSIBLE AREA,TREAT W/CALCIUM
POLYSULFIDE & EXCESS SULFUR;ZINC OR COPPER POWDER CAN ALSO BE USED
OR SPECIAL ABSORBENT - COLLECT CAREFULLY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN COOL PLACE WITH VENTILATION
ALONG FLOOR; DONOT HANDLE WITH BARE HAND OR SKIN
Other Precautions:PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAM. RECOMMENDED,DEPENDING UPON
DEGREE OF EXPOSURE;INSPECT ROOMS WHERE MERCURY IS HANDLED REGULARLY
WITH AID OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHNG APPARAT.OR RESPIRATOR
W/MERCURY CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR BREATHING PROTECTION;VENTIL. ALONG FLOOR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PLASTIC COATED CLOTH GLOVES ACCEPT; LAB COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health
(EMERG CONTD) BICARBONATE,THEN LV 250 CC OF 5% SOLN. IN STOMACH;
STARCH-RETENTION ENEMAS FOR DIARRHEA;ANTIDOTE:DIMERCAPROL, 4 MG/KG
BODY WT.NOT MORE THAN 300 MG/DOSE IN 4HR- CALL DOCTOR!!

HCC:Z2
Boiling Pt:=360.C, 680.F
Vapor Pres:<.1
Vapor Density:7.0
Spec Gravity:13.6
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-WHITE METALLIC LIQUID OR LUSTRE; NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST METALS-FORMS AMALGAMS;AMMONIA;AMINES,ACETYLENE,BROMINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:SITUATIONS WHERE THERMOMETER BREAKS OR
MERCURY SPILLS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPORS GIVEN OFF MORE RAPIDLY
AS TEMPERATURE INCREAS

Product ID:GG-T-321,THERMOMETER FOR MACH & PIPNG SYSTS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6685
NIIN:00-291-1007
MSDS Number: BDVLK

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE MERCURY IN A TIGHTLY,STOPPERED BOTTLE;
DONOT ALLOW ITEM(MERCURY) TO CONTAMINATE AIR OR WATER;WEAR RUBBER
GLOVES,LABORATORY COAT.OBSERVE FEDERAL,STATE, AND LOCAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS; DISTILL OR RETURN TO MANUFACTURER FOR RECYCLE

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