BHZMY - CENTRA MERCURY (SPECTROMERC)

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Product Identification

Product ID:CENTRA MERCURY (SPECTROMERC)
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F010855
MSDS Number: BHZMY

Responsible Party
D.F. GOLDSMITH CHEMICAL & METAL CORP.
909 PITNER AVE
EVANSTON, IL 60202

Emergency Phone: (312) 869-7800

Info Phone: (312) 869-7800

Cage: DFGOL

Contractor
D.F.GOLDSMITH CHEMICAL & METAL CORP.
EVANSTON, IL 60202 US

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MUSCLE TREMORS, LOOSENING
OF TEETH, MENTAL ABERRATIONS, POSSIBLE DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MUSCLE TREMORS, LOOSENING OF TEETH,
MENTAL ABERRATIONS, POSSIBLE DEATH.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. EYE: WASH W/WATER. SKIN:
WASH W/STANDARD SOAP & WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE UNDER WELL-VENTILATED CONDITIONS, SWEEP
SPILLS PROMPTLY (USING SPECIAL VACUUM CLEANER IF POSSIBLE), USE
SULFUR-BEARING SWEEPING COMPOUND.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS KEEP MERCURY STORED IN A SEALED
CONTAINER AWAY FROM HEAT. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & BREATHING OF
VAPOR.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-MESA CERTIFIED SHOULD BE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AIR CHANGE EVERY 3-5 MINUTES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APRONS, RUBBER SHOES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:356.9C
Vapor Pres:0.0019
Vapor Density:1.015
Spec Gravity:13.546
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(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
NONE-FERROUS METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:LONG EXPOSURE TO AIR, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T INCINERATE-RETURN TO RECLAMATION CENTERS.

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