Product ID:MERCURIC SULFATE; CAT.NO.1915
MSDS Date:09/12/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-242-7774
MSDS Number: BGRFZ

HACH COMPANY

100 DAYTON RD
AMES, IA 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 SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7783-35-9

RTECS: OX0500000

Fraction By Weight: <100%

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: <2.0%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:57 MG/KG ORAL RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COMPOUND IS BOTH CORROSIVE AND TOXIC.
**MERCURY COMPOUNDS ARE EXCREATED VERY SLOWLY AND A LOW LEVEL
OVEREXPOSURE CAN LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF TOXIC LEVELS IN THE BODY**
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND BURNS TO EXPOSED TISSUE. KIDNEY
FAILURE
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:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED

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. PROTECT FROM
MOISTURE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.PROTECT FROM LIGHT
Other Precautions:PROTECT FM MOISTURE.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING.DO NOT BREATHE
CHEMICALS.

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
MSDS FROM HACH COMPANY EFFECTIVE:9/12/85

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:6.47
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID, NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FLAME, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF MERCURY AND SO*2, SO*3

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

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