Product ID:M3540, MERCURIC CHLORIDE, M1150, M1153
MSDS Date:09/30/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1190
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKMVC

Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

MERCURIC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7487-94-7

RTECS: OV9100000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 1 MG/KG LDLO HUMAN 29 MG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT
(IRRITANT, PERMEATOR), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF DIGESTION, OF
INHALATION. SEVERE OVER EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN DEATH. CAN BE FATAL
IF INHALED OR INGESTED. THE PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE THE SKIN AND
EYESON CONTACT. CHRONIC: VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT
(PERMEATOR). MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFEFCTS:
NOT AVAILABLE. THE SUBSTANCE IS T OXIC TO KIDNEYS. TOXICITY TO
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE.. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE
CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY PRODUCE
GENERAL DETERIORATION OF HEALTH BY ACCUM ULATION IN ONE OR MORE
ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CLASSIFIED A5 BY ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, WATERING, ITCHING. SKIN:
ITCHING, SCALING, REDDENING OR OCCASIONALLY, BLISTERING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:EYE:REMOVE CONTACTS. FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.DO NOT USE AN EYE OINTMENT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WAH WITH SOAP & WATER,15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTIO N. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. GET PROMPT MEDICAL CARE.
INGESTED:REMOVE DENTURES IF PRESENT. IF CONSCIOUS,REMOVE BY GASTRIC
LAVAGE OR EMESIS. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT SPILLED SOLID IN
A CONVIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: POISONOUS SOLID.
STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER. DO
NOT TOUGH SPILLED MATE RIAL. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS.
PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWRS, BASEMENTS OR CONFONED AREAS, DIKE IF
NEEDED. CALL FOR ASSISTANCE ON DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT
BREATHE DUST. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE
RESPIRAOTRY EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
AND SHOW CONTAINER OR THE LAB EL. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES AND OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALIES.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP IN A COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. HIGHLY TOXIC OR INFECTIOUS MATERIALS SHOULD
BE STORED IN A SEPARATE, LOCKED STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM.

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE A MSHA/NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. WHERE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR
WHEN VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER
ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION BELOW
RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT OR APRON,
OTHER CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:=302.C, 575.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=276.C, 528.8F
Vapor Pres:NOT AVAILABLE
Vapor Density:N/AV
Spec Gravity:5.44
pH:7 (1% SOLN/H20)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER,NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SLIGHTLY REACTIVE TO REACTIVE WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALIES. MAY
DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. REACTS WITH SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND
THEIR ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO ADDITIONAL REMARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:ROUTES OF ENTRY:SKIN CONTACT,INHALATION.ACUTE
ORAL TOXICITY, LD50:1 MG/KG (RAT). ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITYY,LD50:41
MG/KG (RAT).CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:THE SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO
KIDNEYS.TOXICITY OF PROD UCT TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM:NOT
AVAILABLE.OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS:VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF
SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT, PERMEATOR),OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT),OF
INGESTION,OF INHALATION.SPECIAL REMARKS ON TOXIC EFFECTS ON
ANIMALS:NO ADDITIONAL REMARKS.SPECIAL REMARKS ON CHRONIC EFFECTS ON
HUMANS:EXCRETED IN MATERNAL MILK.SPECIAL REMARKS ON TOXIC EFFECTS
ON HUMANS:EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO MUCOUS MEM BRANES & UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 & COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: SOME METALLIC OXIDES. TOXICITY OF
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION ARE AS
TOXIC AS THE ORIG INAL PRODUCT. SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE PRODUCTS OF
BIODEGRADATION: NO ADDITIONAL REMARKS.

Transport Information:US DOT CLASSIFICATION: DOT CLASS 6.1: POISONOUS
MATERIAL. IDENTIFICATION: MERCURIC CHLORIDE, UN 1264 II. SPECIAL
PROVISIONS FOR TRANSPORT: MARINE POLLUTANT.

SARA Title III Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY SARA 312:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY SARA 313:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE.
Federal Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY
CERCLA: MERCURIC CHLORIDE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY TSCA:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE. OSHA: HAZARDOUS BY DEFINITION OF HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.12 00).
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIRFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. CHEMICAL(S)
REQUIRING THIS WARNING: NONE. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF C ALIRFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CHEMICAL(S) REQUIRING THIS WARNING:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED BY THE STATE OF
PENNSYLVANIA: MERCURIC CHLORIDE. TH E FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED
BY THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS: MERCURIC CHLORIDE.