Product ID:MERCURIC SULFATE, 2640
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048736
MSDS Number: BSTSV

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

1); (MERCURIC SULFATE)

CAS: 7783-35-9

RTECS: OX0500000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3, S ,C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 57 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:IS HARMFUL, MAY BE FATAL.
SKIN/EYE CONTACT:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. SKIN
ABSORPTION/INGEST:NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET
ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM, KIDNEYS. NOTE:MERCURY COMPOUNDS APPEAR ON NAVY LISTING OF
OCCUPATIONAL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK
CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING
LATEST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION & SAFE HANDLING & EXPOSURE
INFORMATION .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
SKIN:IMMEDIAT ELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN & AWAY FROM HEAT.
USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:POISON! DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES
BURNS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLTHG. AVOID BRTHG DUST. VERY
TOX BY INHAL, IN CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. DANGER OF CUMULATIVE
EFTS. KEEP LOCKED U P & OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. (SUPDAT)

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACEGUARDS.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM & APRON ARE RECOMMENDED. LAB COAT.
EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC:KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK & ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS. IN CASE
OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
(SHOW LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).

HCC:T4
Spec Gravity:6.5 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR; TOXIC GASES
PRODUCED:SULFUR DIOXIDE, MERCURY FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D009
(EP TOXIC WASTE).

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.