Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE 0.5N
MSDS Date:01/17/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-4163
MSDS Number: BMQBP

WATER CHEMISTRY, INC

3404 AERIAL WAY DR SW
ROANOKE, VA 24015
US

Emergency Phone: 540-989-0400

Info Phone: 540-989-0400

Cage: 66378

WATER CHEMISTRY, INC

4273 ROANOKE, VA 24018-1504 US

Telephone: 540-989-0400/343-3618

Cage: 66378

MERCURIC NITRATE (SARA 313)

CAS: 10045-94-0

RTECS: OW8225000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG (HG)/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG(HG)/M3;95

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

WATER (NOT GIVEN IN MFR MSDS BUT IS A MIL-SPEC REQUIREMENT)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 285 MG/KG (HGNO3)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF SKIN,
EYES, AND GI TRACT. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO MATERIAL >1% IS LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH.
INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL H ELP.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR WHEN FIGHTING FIRES
TO WHICH CHEMICALS ARE EXPOSED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPLLED MATERIAL. ABSORB WITH INERT
MATERIAL. SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH MERCURY FILTER IF PEL/TLV EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. IMPERVIOUS
APRON AND FOOTWEAR.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQIUD.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, ETHANOL, SULFUR, PHOSPHOROUS ANHYDRIDE, HYPOPHOSPHORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, MERCURY.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Transport Information:THIS PRODUCT MAY BE ELIGIBLE AS A LIMITED
QUANTITY IAW DOT 173.155(B) & IMDG 18.3; GROSS PACKAGE AS SUPPLIED,
EXCEEDS LIMITED QUANTITY GROSS LIMIT. IF LIMITED QUANTITY APPLIES,
LABEL IAW IMDG 18.7.1, MARINE POLLUTANT LABELS IS NOT REQUIRED;
USE DANGEROUS GOODS IN LIMITED QUANTITY (SEE IMDG 18.7.1.2).

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