Product ID:MERCURY THERMOMETER, SWITCH, BAROMETER
MSDS Date:06/14/1990
FSC:6660
NIIN:00-223-5083
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCVG

KAHL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CORP

737 W MAIN
EL CAJON, CA 92020-3119
US

Emergency Phone: (619) 444-5944/(619) 463-3807

Info Phone: (619) 444-2158

Cage: 93489

KAHL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CORP

1166 EL CAJON, CA 92020-3119 US

Telephone: (619) 444-2158

Cage: 93489

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

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: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).

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY, STORE IN SEALED
CONTAINERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS KEEP MERCURY STORED IN A SEALED
CONTAINER AWAY FROM HEAT - AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION, SKIN
CONTACT.

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.

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 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.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE, RETURN TO RECLAMATION CENTER.

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