**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 7789-47-1 |MERCURIC BROMIDE | app. 100 | 232-169-3 |
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Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases: 26/27/28 33 50/53
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Highly
toxic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause severe eye irritation and possible eye damage.
Skin:
May cause severe skin irritation. May be fatal if absorbed through
the skin. Exposure to bromides may cause rashes, especially of the
face (resembling acne) and boils.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. Poison by ingestion. May cause kidney
damage. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal
pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Can cause nervous system
damage.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. May
cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Inhalation of
bromides may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract and lung
tissue.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those
of acute inhalation and ingestion. Chronic ingestion may cause
bromism characterized by disturbances of the central nervous system,
skin and digestive tract.
**** 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. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
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. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating
agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.
**** 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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Contact with metals may
evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose
upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
Store protected from light.
Storage:
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Do not store in metal containers.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to
acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7789-47-1:
United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (listed under Mercury, ary
and inorganic compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds):
mg/m3 VLE (as Hg)
France - VME: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds):
mg/m3 VME (as Hg)
Germany: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 m
VME (as Hg)
Germany: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): Skin absorber
Malaysia: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1
mg/m3 TWA (as Hg)
Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.15 mg/m3
Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3
Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (a
Hg)
Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 STEL
Hg)
Spain: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/
VLA-ED (as Hg)
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 prevent skin
exposure.
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: Solid
Color: white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: .61 mm Hg @ 25C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 612 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 457 deg F
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: Slightly soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 6.1090
Molecular Formula: Br2Hg
Molecular Weight: 360.398
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, light, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, sodium, potassium, light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen bromide, mercury/mercury oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7789-47-1: OV7415000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7789-47-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 35 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 40
mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 100 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
MERCURIC BROMIDE -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND
EXPOSURE DATA."
**** 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: MERCURY BROMIDES
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1634
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: MERCURY BROMIDES
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1634
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: MERCURY BROMIDES
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1634
Packing group: II
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
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# 7789-47-1: 3
Canada
CAS# 7789-47-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7789-47-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7789-47-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 4/29/1999 Revision #3 Date: 12/03/2002
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