Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE, 0.2256N
MSDS Date:05/07/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001421
MSDS Number: CCLGS

HACH CO.

5600 LINDBERGH DR
LOVELAND, CO 80539
US

Emergency Phone: 303-623-5716

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 91224

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

MERCURIC NITRATE (SARA 313)

CAS: 10045-94-0

RTECS: OW8225000

Fraction By Weight: < 5%

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

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG(HG)/M3;96

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

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:PRODUCT MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES AND
SKIN. TOXIC. CAUSES BURNS. MAY CAUSE ULCERATIONS IN THE G/I TRACT
IF INGESTED. HG IS A GENERAL PROTOPLASMIC POISON, IT CIRCULATES IN
THE BLOOD & IS STORED IN THE L IVER, KIDNEYS & BONES. MAY CAUSE
KIDNEYDAMAGE. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION TO BODY TISSUES CONTACTED;
EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, G/I TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NERVOUS DISORDERS, IMPAIRED KIDNEY
OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION, ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITY TO MERCURY MAY
INCREASE THE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE/AID BREATHING AS
NEEDED. INGESTED:IMM EDIATELY GIVE EGG WHITES, MILK OR ACTIVATED
CHARCOAL AND INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN THROAT. (NOTHING
BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.) GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:MERCURY IS TOXIC! DO NOT ALLOW IT TO
CONTAMINATE AIR OR WATER. SOAK UP WITH INERT MATERIAL. DO NOT
BREATHE FUMES. DECONTAMINATE AREA W/MERCURY ABSORBING COMPOUNDS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING AS NECESSARY TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE. WASH UPON
CONTACT AND IMMEDIATELY CHANGE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.026
pH:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.55--REFERENCE NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS, LIQUID, ODOR NOT DETERMINED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, REDUCERS, SULFUR, PHOSPHINE, ALCOHOLS, AND HYPOPHOSPHORIC
ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,EVAPORATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY AND
NITROGEN OXIDES IN FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ALL MERCURY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL IN
AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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