LAB CHEM INC -- MERCURIC THIOCYANATE, 0.42% IN METHANOL, LC16
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS Num: BWGCH
MSDS NAME: MERCURIC THIOCYANATE, 0.42% IN METHANOL, LC16720
Responsible Party
Name: LAB CHEM INC
Address: 200 WILLIAM PITT WAY
City: PITTSBURGH PA 15238
Info Phone: 412-826-5230
Emergency Phone Number: 412-826-5230
Published: Y
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Contractor Summary
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Name: LABCHEM, INC.
Address: 200 WILLIAM PITT WAY
City: PITTSBURGH PA 15238
Phone: 412-826-5230
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Ingredients
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Cas: 592-85-8
RTECS #: XL1550000
Name: THIOCYANIC ACID, MERCURY(II)SALT; (MERCURIC THIOCYANATE) (SARA III).
LD50: 46 MG/KG ORAL-RAT.
% Wt: 0.42
OSHA PEL: 0.1 MG(HG)/M3, C
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG (HG)/M3
EPA Rpt Qty: 10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 10 LBS
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Cas: 67-56-1
RTECS #: PC1400000
Name: METHANOL (SARA III). LD50: 5620 MG/KG ORAL-RAT.
% Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL: 200 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM; 250 STEL,S
EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
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Name: EFTS OF OVEREXP: CONTACT CAN RESULT IN DEFATTING, MILD DERMATITIS.
CHRONIC: MERCURIC THIOCYANATE - INHAL TO
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Name: ING 3: MERCURY VAPOR OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY CAUSE MERCURIALSIM.
SYMPTOMS INCL TREMORS, SALIVATION, &
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Name: ING 4: INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH, LOOSE TEETH, BLUE LINE ON GUMS, MENTAL
DISORDERS. PLNGD SKIN CONT CAUSES DERM.
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Name: ING 5: METHANOL: BLURRED OR PAINFUL VISION, CONJUNCTIVITIS; POSSIBLE
MUTAGENIC/REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS. NOTE:
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Name: ING 6: MERCURIC COMPOUNDS APPEAR ON THE NAVY LISTING OF OCCUPATIONAL
CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK
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Name: ING 7: CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING
LATEST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION & SAFE
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Name: ING 8: HANDLING & EXPOSURE INFORMATION(FP N).
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Health Hazards Data
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LD50 LC50 Mixture: SEE INGREDIENTS
Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: YES
Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: ACUTE:ING 1: HIGH DUST CONC MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO THROAT
& RESP TRACT. SKIN CONT MAY CAUSE IRRIT & DERM. DIRECT CONT TO EYES
MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. INGEST CAUSES IMMED NECROSIS OF MOUTH, THROAT, GI TRACT.
MEAN LETHAL DOSE FOR ADULTS IS 1-4 GRAMS. ING 2:INHAL/INGEST CAUSES NARCOTIC
INTOX LEADING TO HDCH, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT.
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: HLTH HAZ: CRAMPS, SEV PAIN &
BLINDNESS. KIDNEY & LIVER DMG MAY OCCUR W/POSS HEART/RESP FAILURE TO COMA
& DEATH. KIDNEY FAILURE CAN OCCUR IN NON-FATAL CASES. SOME SYMPS MAY BE
DELAYED FOR DAYS. EYE CON T MAY RSLT IN CORNEAL LESIONS, VISION LOSS/IMPAIR,
PAIN/BLINDNESS. 5 PPM & 40 MG RPTD TO CAUSE MOD IRRIT. SKIN
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid: INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. KEEP
WARM, AT REST; GET MED AID AT ONCE. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG, WASH AREA
W/SOAP & WATER. FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WATER(15-20 MINS)UNTI L CHEM IS GONE.
GET MED AID AT ONCE. EYES: IMMED WASH W/LGE AMTS OF WATER, LIFTING
UPPER/LOWER LIDS OCCAS(15-20 MINS) UNTIL CHEM IS GONE. GET MED AID AT ONCE.
INGEST: GET MED ATTN IMMED. (SUPP DATA)
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: CONTAIN IF POSSIBLE, PVNT RUN-OFF INTO DRAINS &
SEWERS. SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES, PROVIDE VENT, WEAR RESP PROT. ABSORB
W/SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATL, SCOOP INTO SUITABLE CNTNR LABELLED
"FLAMMABLE".
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE AS HEAT/IGNIT PROTECTED FLAMMABLE, AWAY
FROM OXIDIZERS & OTHER INCOMPATIBLES. ELEC GROUND DRUMS WHEN TRANSFERRING
LIQUID.
Other Precautions: DO NOT STORE IN UNMARKED CONTAINERS.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Flash Point Text: 52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits: 6.7%
Upper Limits: 36%
Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, FOAM
(PERFERABLE FOR LARGER FIRES).
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP(FP
N). FLAMM LIQ IS POISONOUS. USE FLOODING QTYS OF WATER AS FOG(STREAMS MAY
SPREAD FIRE). COOL ALL CNTNRS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: VAPS ARE HVR/AIR, MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCE TO IGNIT SOURCE & FLASH BACK. DANGEROUS FIRE/NEGLIG EXPOS HAZ
WHEN EXPOS TO HEAT/FLAME. HAZ RXNS W/(SUPDAT)
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR(5A) RESPIRATORS OR
SCBA AT 2000 PPM; SA OR SCBA WITH FACEPIECE AT 10,000 PPM: ABOVE 10,000 PPM
USE TYPE C SAF IN POSITIVE PRESSURE/CONTINUOUS FLOW MODE; POS PRESS SCBA FOR
ESCAPE.
Ventilation: USE LOCAL EXHAUST/GENL DILUTION VENT TO MEET PEL. VENT EQUIP MUST
BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves: BUTYL, NEOPRENE, NITRILE GLOVES.
Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED FULL LENGTH (WORK HYGIENE)
Other Protective Equipment: WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PROVIDE EYEWASH FOUNTAIN
IN IMMED WORK AREA. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING W/CHEMS.
Work Hygienic Practices: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. EYE PROTECTION:
FACESHIELD/SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES (FP N).
Supplemental Safety and Health: EXPLO HAZ:STRONG OXIDIZERS. VAP/AIR MIXTURES
EXPLOSIVE. MATL TO AVOID:CHLOROFORM W/SODIUM HYDROXIDE. VIOLENT/EXPLO RXNS
HAVE BEEN RPTD. FIRST AID:INDUCE VOMIT IF CONSCIOUS VICTIM(IPECAC/TOUCH
FINGER T O BACK OF THROAT). GIVE SODIUM BICARBONATE(BAKING SODA), 2 TEASPOONS
IN GLASS OF WATER.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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B.P. Text: 148F,64C
M.P/F.P Text: -144F,-98C
Vapor Pres: 97 @ 20C
Vapor Density: 1.1
Spec Gravity: 0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference: 5.9 (TTE)(OTHER=1)
Solubility in Water: SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor: CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC PUNGENT ALCOHOL
ODOR.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: STABLE AT ORDINARY PRESSURES UP TO BOILING POINT
148F.
Materials To Avoid: OXIDIZERS & MATLS SUCH AS CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, BROMINE,
BERYLLIUM, CYANURIC CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM, CALCIUM CARBIDE(SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COMBUSTION PRODUCTS INCLUDE TOXIC OR
HAZARDOUS VAPORS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, MERCURY.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT.
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Toxicological Information
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Ecological Information
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MSDS Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Other Information
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HAZCOM Label
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MSDS NAME: MERCURIC THIOCYANATE, 0.42% IN METHANOL, LC16720
Company: LABCHEM, INC.
Street: 200 WILLIAM PITT WAY
City: PITTSBURGH PA
Zipcode: 15238
Health Emergency Phone: 412-826-5230
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 01/06/1995
Status Code: C
Label Date: 01/06/1995
Origination Code: G
Chronic Hazard IND: Y
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: DANGER
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Severe
Contact Hazard: Severe
Fire Hazard: Severe
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: FLAMM. ACUTE:ING 1:MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO THROAT & RESP
TRACT. SKIN CONT MAY CAUSE IRRIT & DERM. DIRECT CONT TO EYES MAY CAUSE
BLINDNESS. INGEST CAUSES IMMED NECROSIS OF MOUTH, THROAT, GI TRACT. ING 2:INH
AL/INGEST CAUSES NARCOTIC INTOX LEADINGTO HDCH, CRAMPS, SEV PAIN &
BLINDNESS. KIDNEY & LIVER DMG MAY OCCUR. SYMPS CAN BE DELAYED. EYE CONT
MAY CAUSE CORNEAL LESIONS, PAIN/BLINDNESS. SKIN CONT CAN CAUS E DERM.
CHRONIC:INHAL OVEREXP COULD CAUSE MERCURIALISM W/SYMPS OF TREMORS,
SALIVATION, LOOSE TEETH, MENTAL DISORDERS. POSS MUTAGENIC EFTS FROM METHANOL
OVEREXP. MERCURY CMPDS APPEAR ON THE NAVY OCCUP CHEM REPRO HAZARDS LIST (FP
N).
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