Product ID:MERCURY (METAL)
MSDS Date:06/23/1995
FSC:6685
NIIN:00-242-2184
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHVTD

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL C 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EFFECTS: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER
DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, SHAKES, LOOSE
TEETH, IMPAIRED MEMORY, LOSS OF APETITE, SKIN ULCERATION, MERCURY
BUILD-UP IN THE BRAIN, LIVER AND LIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, PULMONARY EDEMA, KIDNEY DAMAGE. SKIN-
IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. EYE-IRRITATION. INGESTION-CORROSION OF
MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH, G ASTROINTESTINAL PAIN, GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLISM, KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN-
IMMEDIATELY FL USH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
EYE-IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CLEAN UP SPILL IMMEDIATELY. COLLECT AND
STORE USING A SUCTION PUMP WITH A CAPILLARY TUBE. CALCIUM
POLYSULFIDE WITH EXCESS SULFUR S HOULD BE SPRINKLED INTO CRACKS.
KEEP INA BOTTLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:RQ=1 LB.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED TLV, A
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE COLOR CODE: BLUE (HEALTH)

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:675F,357C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-38F,-39C
Vapor Pres:.001
Vapor Density:7.0
Spec Gravity:13.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHIE LIQUID METAL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, AZIDES, AMMONIA, ALKALI METALS, ALUMINUM, STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACETYLENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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