**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 877-24-7 |Potassium hydrogen phthalate | 1.02 | 212-889-4 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7487-94-7 |Mercuric chloride | <0.1 | 231-299-8 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | 98.88 | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
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:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
**** 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# 877-24-7:
CAS# 7487-94-7:
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)
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 protective 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: Not available.
pH: 4.0
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Miscible with water,
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
There is no information for any incompatibilities for this substance.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 877-24-7: CZ4326000
CAS# 7487-94-7: OV9100000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 877-24-7: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >1 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50
= >3200 mg/kg.
CAS# 7487-94-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 41 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium hydrogen phthalate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Mercuric chloride -
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
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 877-24-7: No information available.
CAS# 7487-94-7: 3
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 877-24-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7487-94-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 877-24-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7487-94-7 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# 877-24-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7487-94-7 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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