BDTCP - MERCURY

  • MSDS: BDTCP
  • Manufacturer: POLYSCIENCES INC
  • Product Name: MERCURY
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-281-7453
Product Identification

Product ID:MERCURY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7453
MSDS Number: BDTCP

Responsible Party
POLYSCIENCES INC.
400 VALLEY ROAD
WARRINGTON, PA 18976
US

Emergency Phone: 215-343-6484

Info Phone: 215-343-6484

Cage: 9C365

Contractor
POLYSCIENCES INC
WARRINGTON, PA 18976 US

Telephone: 215-313-6484

Cage: 9C365

Ingredients

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 100%.

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:GNL PROTOPLASMIC POISN.PRNCPL EFFECT IS ON
CNS.COLITIS REPTD.SYMPTONS OF POISN;STOMATITIS,TREMORS.

First Aid

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.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,SCBA,PROTECTIVE
CLTHNG.COLLECT ALL DRPLTS,AT ONCE W SUCT.PUMP.COVER DRPLTS IN
NON-ACCES.AREA W CALCIUM POLYSULFIDE & PLACE IN TIGHTLY STOPPERED
BOTTLES.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTNR TIGHTLY STOPPERED.NO
SMOKING OR EATING IN AREA.AVOID BREATHNG VAP.AVOID SKIN
CONTACT.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:MERCURY CARTRIDGE RESPIRATR/SCBA AS REQD TO
MAINTAIN TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT,EYE WASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDATED MSDS

Chemical Properties

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=357.2C, 675.F
Vapor Pres:1.
Spec Gravity:13.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY HEAVY LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENIC CMPDS,AMMONIA,MTLS,ETHYLENE OXIDE,OXYGN,OXIDANTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT IN TIGHTLY STOPPERED BOTTLES FOR
PURIFICATION.OBSERVE ALL STATE,LOCAL & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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