**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7439-97-6 |Mercury | <1.0 | 231-106-7 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7697-37-2 |Nitric acid | <10.0 | 231-714-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | Balance | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XN C N
Risk Phrases: 20/21/22 33 34 50/53
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger
of cumulative effects. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms,
may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause irreversible eye injury. Contact with eyes may cause
severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Chronic ingestion
may cause accumulation of mercury in body tissues.
Ingestion:
May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Effects may be delayed. May cause irritation of
the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat,
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic
inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation and ingestion. Chronic ingestion may cause accumulation
of mercury in body tissues.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or regular foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container
tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or
inhale.
Storage:
Store in a cool place in the original container and protect from
sunlight.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7439-97-6:
United States OSHA: ; 0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (vapor)
Belgium - TWA: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds):
mg/m3 VLE (as Hg)
France - VME: 0.05 mg/m3 VME (vapor)
Germany: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 0.025 mg/m3 OEL (vapor)
Malaysia: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1
mg/m3 TWA (as Hg)
Netherlands: 0.5 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 0.05 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA
Russia: 0.005 mg/m3 STEL
Spain: 0.025 mg/m3 VLA-ED
CAS# 7697-37-2:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 2 ppm TWA; 5.2 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 4 ppm STEL; 10 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 2 ppm VLE; 5.3 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 4 ppm VLE; 10 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 2 ppm VME; 5 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 4 ppm VLE; 10 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 2 ppm TWA; 5.2 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 2 ppm OEL; 5.2 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 2 ppm TWA; 5.2 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 0.5 ppm STEL; 1.3 mg/m3 STEL
Russia: 2 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 2 ppm VLA-ED; 5.2 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 4 ppm VLA-EC; 10 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: None
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: Not available
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Nitric acid is incompatible with many substances.
A detailed listing
is available in the Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials,
10th edition. Reacts explosively with organic materials and
combustibles.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonia (NH3).
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7439-97-6: OV4550000
CAS# 7697-37-2: QU5775000 QU5900000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 7697-37-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 260 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation,
rat: LC50 = 130 mg/m3/4H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 67 ppm(NO2)/4H.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Mercury -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Nitric acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: TOXIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE INORGANIC, NOS(Mercury nit
rate) (Nitric acid solution)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3289
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: TOXIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE INORGANIC, NOS(Mercury nit
rate) (Nitric acid solution)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3289
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TOXIC LIQUID, CORROSIVE INORGANIC, NOS(Mercury nit
rate) (Nitric acid solution)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3289
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 7439-97-6: 1 lb final RQ; 0.454 kg final RQ
USA RQ: CAS# 7697-37-2: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN C N
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7439-97-6: 3
CAS# 7697-37-2: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7439-97-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7439-97-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7439-97-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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