Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE, 0.2256N; CAT.NO.14393
MSDS Date:01/07/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001421
MSDS Number: BBFFV

HACH COMPANY

100 DAYTON RD
AMES 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533

Info Phone: 303-669-3050

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

MERCURIC NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10045-94-0

RTECS: OW8225000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

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

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >95%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K (HMIS CALCULATES 1.4 GM/KG)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
TRACT. IRRITATION AND BURNS TO SDKIN AND EYES. INGESTION- CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS, LIVER, SPLEEN,
AND BONES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING. EYES: TEARING,
REDNESS, BURNS. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH, BURNS. INGESTION: DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NERVOUS DISORDERS, IMPAIRED KIDNEY
OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION, ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITY TO MERCURY

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
RESUSCITATE; IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. REMOVE CON TAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. INGESTION: INDUCE
VOMITING. REPEAT UNTIL VOMIT IS CLEAR. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND
PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND
CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. IF TLV/PEL
EXCEEDED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR MERCURY VAPOR.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, CLOTHING TO
PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE. WASH UPON
CONTACT AND IMMEDIATELY CHANGE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.026
pH:0.8
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS, ODORLESS, LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, SULFUR, PHOSPHINE, ALCOHOLS, AND REDUCERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,EVAPORATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF MERCURY AND NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:MERCURY AND ITS COMPOUNDS SHOULD NOT BE
PERMITTED TO CONTAMINATE THE ENVIRONMENT. CONSULT EPA FOR CURRENT
RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL METHOD. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATION S.

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