Product ID:NESSLER REAGENT
MSDS Date:12/31/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-011-7192
MSDS Number: BMZGK

HACH CO

100 DAYTON RD
AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 303-669-3050/800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

KAMPI COMPONENTS CO., INC.

721 BRISTOL, PA 19007-3517 US

Telephone: 215-736-2000

Cage: 7Z016

MERCURIC IODIDE

CAS: 7774-29-0

RTECS: OW5250000

Fraction By Weight: < 15%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (HG)

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: < 20%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM IODIDE

CAS: 7681-82-5

RTECS: WB6475000

Fraction By Weight: < 10%

IODINE

CAS: 7553-56-2

RTECS: NN1575000

Fraction By Weight: < 1%

OSHA PEL C 0.1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.1 PPM; 9596

WATER, DEMINERALIZED

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: TO 100%

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 BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES
ON CONTACT. VERY TOXIC TO CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM IF INGESTED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CHRONIC- CUMULATIVE POISON. POSSIBLE KIDNEY
OR CNS DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION/ABSORBTION: EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY,
INSOMNIA, TREMORS IN HANDS, DEPRESSION, AND IRRATABILITY.
SKIN/EYES: BURNS, BLISTERS, REDNESS, RASH, TEARING, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE ALLERGIES OR
SENSITIVITY TO MERCURY; EYE OR SKIN CONDITIONS; DISORDERS OF THE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM OR KIDNEY.

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN CONTACT:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.CALL PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CALL PHYSICIAN.INGESTED:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING.IF CONSCIOUS , DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER.CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. DLA-HMIS:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DLA-HMIS: FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH
APPROVED SELF CONTAIED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT ALLOW THE MERCURY TO CONTAMINATE AIR OR
WATER. SOAK UP SOLUTION WITH INERT MATERIAL. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES.
DECONTAMINATE AREA WITH MERCURY ABSORBING COMPOUNDS AVAILABLE
COMMERCIALLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT WITH
EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES OR VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR
1910.134.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, FUME HOOD,
LAB GRADE GOGGLES, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULATION CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE P/N A, SAME NSN.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Spec Gravity:1.265
pH:12.1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ORGANICS, AMMONIA, ALDEHYDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY, IODINE AND
IODINE COMPOUNDS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ALL MERCURY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL IN
AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA/RCRA HAZWASTE NUMBER D009
(MERCURY)MAY APPLY.

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