CLCVG - MERCURY THERMOMETER, SWITCH, BAROMETER
- MSDS: CLCVG
- Manufacturer: KAHL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CORP
- Product Name: MERCURY THERMOMETER, SWITCH, BAROMETER
- National Stock Number: 6660-00-223-5083
Product Identification
Product ID:MERCURY THERMOMETER, SWITCH, BAROMETER
MSDS Date:06/14/1990
FSC:6660
NIIN:00-223-5083
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCVG
Responsible Party
EL CAJON, CA 92020-3119
US
Emergency Phone: (619) 444-5944/(619) 463-3807
Info Phone: (619) 444-2158
Cage: 93489
Contractor
Telephone: (619) 444-2158
Cage: 93489
Ingredients
MERCURY OR QUICKSILVER
CAS: 7439-97-6
RTECS: OV4550000
OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC MERCURY POISONING CAN RESULT
IN NERVOUS IRRITABILITY, WEAKNESS, TREMORS, GINGIVITIS, ERETHISM,
GREYING OF LENS OF EYE.
Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC MERCURY OVEREXPOSURE CAN EXHIBIT
SYMPTOMS OF MERCURY POSIONING SUCH AS NERVOUS IRRITABILITY,
WEAKNESS, TREMORS, GINGIVITIS, ERETHISM, GREYING OF LENS/ EYE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KNOWN ALLERGY TO MERCURY.
First Aid
First Aid:CONTACT QUALIFIED PHYSICIAN. IF INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. EYE CONTACT WASH W/WATER, SKIN CONTACT WASH W/ STANDARD
SOAP & WATER. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. (AVOID CONTACT).
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY, STORE IN SEALED
CONTAINERS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS KEEP MERCURY STORED IN A SEALED
CONTAINER AWAY FROM HEAT - AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION, SKIN
CONTACT.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SHOULD BE NIOSH-MESA CERTIFIED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES-POINT OF ORIGIN MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
YES.
Protective Gloves:YES.
Eye Protection:YES-GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY & FREQUENTLY. DO NOT EAT OR
SMOKE IN AREAS OF USE OR STORAGE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IDENTITY: MERCURY THERMOMETER, SWITCH, BAROMETER.
Chemical Properties
HCC:Z2
Boiling Pt:=356.9C, 674.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-38.9C, -38.F
Vapor Pres:0.0019
Vapor Density:1.015
Spec Gravity:13.59
Evaporation Rate & Reference:LESS THAN ONE
Solubility in Water:0
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METALLIC LIQUID - NO ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NON-FERROUS METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID LONG EXPOSURE TO AIR, HEAT,
NON-FERROUS METALS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE, RETURN TO RECLAMATION CENTER.
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