Product ID:MERCURIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-247-0599
MSDS Number: BMZBV

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MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION:TOXIC. HARMFUL IF ABSORBD
THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED. SKIN-IRRITATION. EYE-IRRITATION.
CHRONIC:MERCURY COMPOUNDS AFFECT THE KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL-COUGHING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
INGESTION-NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, VOMITING, BLOODY DIARRHEA, WEAKNESS.
DECREASED URINARY OUTPUT IN 1-14 DAYS WITH POSSIBLE EVENTUAL DEATH
DUE TO KIDNEY FAILURE. SKIN -REDNESS AND PAIN. EYE-REDNESS AND
PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NERVOUS DISORDERS, KIDNEY AND
RESPIRATORY FUNCTION, ALLERGY.

First Aid:INHAL-MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF HARD
TO BREATH GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST-INDUCE VOMITING BY
GIVING EMETIC AND THEN GIVE PURGATIVE. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN-REM OVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER.
IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CALL PHYSICIAN. EYE-WASH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND MERCURY VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENT AREA & IN A
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD.

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
IS APPARENT, A DUST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES, A SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAPTURES THE CONTAMINANT AT
ITS SOURCE IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITIES IN WORK AREA. WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HAND THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DISSOCIATES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:889F,476C
Spec Gravity:11.14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:0.005,NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW OR RED CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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