===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:MECURIC NITRATE VOLUMETRIC SOLUTIONS
NIIN:00F023648
MSDS Number: BNJDH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.
Address:SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
Name:MERCURY, QUICKSILVER
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:INORGANIC 0.1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM (SKIN)
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGHLY TOXIC. CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT, TREMOR, IRRITABILITY, CHEST PAINS,
DYPSNEA, COUGHING, INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH, LOOSE TEETH & KIDNEY
DAMAGE. INGESTION: ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT. SKIN: ABSORPTION
W/EFFECTS OF INHALATION. EYES: IRRITATION, ASORPTION, REDDENING &
PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HIGHLY TOXIC. CENRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
IMPAIRMENT, TREMOR, IRRIABILITY, CHEST PAINS, DYKPSNEA, COUGHING,
INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH, LOOSE TEETH & KIDNEY DAMAGE. INGESTION:
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT. S KIN: ABSORPTION W/EFFECTS OF INHALATION.
EYES: ABSORPTION, IRRITATION, REDDENING & PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NERVOUS DISORDERS, IMPAIRED KIDNEY
OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION, HISTORY OF ALLERGIES OR SENSITIZATION TO
MERCURY.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTH OF WATER OR 15 MINUTES. INGESTION: ET
MEDICAL ATTENTIO N IMMEDIATELY IN ALL CASES. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUGH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE IN THE PRESSURE
DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIQUID SPILLS W/DRY ABSORBENT.
CONTAINERIZE UNUSABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS
MATERIAL. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN
WORK AREA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A SUPPLIED AIR, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR,
AIRLINED HOOD, OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF EXPOSURE
EXCEEDS TLV.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARNING MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
MERCURY AFFECTS THE KIDNEYS & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F
Vapor Pres:AS WATER
Vapor Density:AS WATER
Spec Gravity:1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:AS WATER
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF THE CONTAINED METAL &
HALOGEN, POSSIBLY ALSO FREE OR IONIC HALOGEN.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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particular situation.
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