BRXKW - 233504 MERCURIC THIOCYANATE
- MSDS: BRXKW
- Manufacturer: BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP
- Product Name: 233504 MERCURIC THIOCYANATE
- National Stock Number: 6550-00F029916
Product Identification
Product ID:233504 MERCURIC THIOCYANATE
MSDS Date:07/15/1985
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F029916
MSDS Number: BRXKW
Responsible Party
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
US
Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000
Info Phone: 317-845-2000/2090FAX
Cage: 51169
Contractor
Telephone: 317-845-2684
Cage: 51169
Ingredients
METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS
CAS: 67-56-1
RTECS: PC1400000
OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
FERRIC NITRATE
CAS: 10421-48-4
RTECS: QU8915000
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/(FE)/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
MERCURIC NITRATE
CAS: 10045-94-0
RTECS: OW8225000
Fraction By Weight: >1%
ACGIH TLV: 100 UG/CUMM
EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS
SODIUM THIOCYANATE
CAS: 540-72-7
RTECS: XL2275000
Fraction By Weight: <1%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, DUE TO DEFATTING ACTION. LIVER DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
MAY BE FATAL BY INHALATION/INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION/INGESTION: HEADACHE, WEAKNESS,
DROWSINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DRUNKENNESS,
IRRITATION OF EYES, BLURRED VISION, BLINDNESS, & DEATH. INGESTION:
DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, VO MITING, DIARRHEA, WEAKNESS,
CONVULSIONS. SKIN: IRRITATION.
First Aid
First Aid:INGESTION: VOMIT BY TOUCHING BACK OF THROAT W/FINGER OR GIVE
SYRUP OF IPECAC, IF CONSCIOUS. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PERFORM ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRA TION IF NEEDED. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING & CONSULT
PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/SOME REDUCING
MATERIALS CAUSING FIRE/EXPLOSION.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. REMOVE SOURCES OF
IGNITION. CAREFULLY COLLECT THE MATERIAL & PLACE IN SPECIALLY
MARKED CONTAINERS WHICH ARE SUITABLE FOR MERCURIC COMPOUNDS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY (ORGANIC VAPOR).
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE. LOCAL VENTILATION
WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE WASH, SAFETY PIPET DEVICE
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING MATERIALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES, & OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, TOXIC GASES &
VAPORS (CO & FORMALDEHYDE)
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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