Product ID:MERCURIC IODIDE; CAT.NO. 749
MSDS Date:10/09/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-247-0600
MSDS Number: BDNKZ

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533

Info Phone: 303-669-3050

Cage: 4T252

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

MERCURIC IODIDE, SOLUTION

CAS: 7774-29-0

RTECS: OW5300000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD LO 357 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COMPOUNDS IS BOTH CORROSIVE AND TOXIC.
**MERCURY COMPOUNDS ARE EXCRETED VERY SLOWLY AND A LOW LEVEL
OVEREXPOSURE CAN LEAD TO THE BUILD UP OF TOXIC LEVELS IN THE BODY**
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND BURNS TO EXPOSED TISSUE. NAUSEA,
VOMITING, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. SWEEP UP, BEING CAREFUL TO
MINIMIZE DUST. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSD TLV,NIOSH/MESA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE. WASH
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONTACT AND IMMEDIATELY CHANGE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:662F/350C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:498F/259C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DULL RED SOLID, NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY, IODINE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT RELEASE MERCURY COMPOUNDS TO THE
ENVIRONMENT. CHECK WITH EPA FOR CURRENT DISPOSAL METHOD.

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