Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/27/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-4163
MSDS Number: BDSYX

CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.

27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGH LAND, CA 92346
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310 (75-1;DELORESS ANGELO)

Info Phone: 714-864-2310/FAX 714-864-6220

Preparer: CHARLES A. EISENHARD

Cage: 60777

POLYSCIENCES INC

WARRINGTON, PA 18976 US

Telephone: 215-343-6484

Cage: 32939

MERCURIC NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10045-94-0

RTECS: OW8225000

Fraction By Weight: 7.5%

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

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

D.I.WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 92.48%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYES:SEVERE DAMAGE;SKIN:MILD
IRRITATION;INHALATION:NASAL & RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION;INGESTION:HIGHLY TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. KEEP WARM AND QUIET
GIVE MILK/WTR.INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DR.IMM;SKIN:REMOVE CLOTH,SHOES;IF
ANY COND.P ERSISTS,SEE DR.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,WATER SPRAY,WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CORROS.MTL-WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES,FOOTWEAR AND
CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W.METALS MAY GENERATE FLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:SML SPILL:USE PROTECTIVE GEAR.MOP UP.PLACE IN
SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINERS-LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.NEUTRALIZE W.SODIUM
BICARBONATE.SWEEP UP AND DISPOSE OF AS A TOXIC WASTE.PUMP LIQUID TO
A SUITABLE HOLDING TANK.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W.SKIN.DO NOT STORE NEAR
ORGANIC MATERIAL SUBJECT TO OXIDATION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR ORGANIC MATERIALS SUBJECT TO
OXIDATION; AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY THE DGSC-SLM:NOV 6,1987

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F/100C
Vapor Pres:18
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.07
pH:1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.36 (BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR SOLUTION WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:92.5

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,ALKALINE COMPOUNDS.ORGANIC COMPOUND
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN ON INCINERATION
ALSO MERCURY METAL VAPOR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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