BBXVD - DFG MERCURY (SPECTROMERC)
- MSDS: BBXVD
- Manufacturer: D F GOLDSMITH CHEM
- Product Name: DFG MERCURY (SPECTROMERC)
- National Stock Number: 5945-00F007360
Product Identification
Product ID:DFG MERCURY (SPECTROMERC)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:5945
NIIN:00F007360
MSDS Number: BBXVD
Responsible Party
Emergency Phone: (312) 869-7800
Cage: DFGOL
Contractor
Telephone: 312-869-7800
Cage: 27368
Ingredients
MERCURY (SARA III)
CAS: 7439-97-6
RTECS: OV4550000
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
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPOR/INGESTION.
MUSCLE TREMORS/LOOSENING OF TEETH/MENTAL ABERRATIONS
First Aid
First Aid:CONTACT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. EYES:
WASH WITH WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. AVOID: WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:NON COMBUSTIBLE _
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USE UNDER WELL-VENTILATED CONDITIONS, SWEEP
SPILLS PROMPTLY (USING SPECIAL VACUUM CLNER IF POSSIBLE), USE
SULFUR-BEARING SWEEPING COMPOUND.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS KEEP MERCURY STORED IN A SEALED
CONTAINER AWAY FROM HEAT.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SHOULD BE NIOSH-MESA CERTIFIED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECH: POINT OF ORGIN
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APRONS, RUBBER SOLED SHOES, CLOTHING CHANGES
SUGGESTED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:356.9C
Vapor Density:1.01
Spec Gravity:13.546
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(N-BU AC = 1) <1
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY, ODORLESS LIQUID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NON-FERROUS METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID LONG EXPOSURE TO AIR, HEAT &
NON-FERROUS METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T INCINERATE - RETURN TO RECLAMATION
CENTERS.
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