Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED. SKIN/EYES
IRRITATION. RISK OF CUMULATIVE EFFECTS DUE TO THE PHENYLMERCURY
COMPOUND, SENSITIZATION & DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN & EYE CONDITIONS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE EXCESS W/CLEAN CLOTH & WASH
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. RINSE
MOUTH W/WATER & DRINK PLENTY OF MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:203F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. FULL BUNKER GEAR SHOULD BE WORN IN EXTREME
CASES. USE SAND TO CONTAIN BURNING MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION & COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
BE HAZARDOUS.
Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL. SWEEP UP, PLACE INTO
SUITABLE LABELLED CONTAINERS, SEAL & DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. FLUSH
AREA W/DETERGENT & WATER. DON'T ALLOW TO ENTER WATER COURSES.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS TO
RUPTURE. STORE UNDER COOL, DRY CONDITIONS. EMPTY CONTAINERS WILL
RETAIN RESIDUE & MAY BE DANGEROUS.
Other Precautions:CHECK ALL CONTAINERS FOR LEAKS AT REGULAR INTERVALS &
BEFORE USE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS & CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. WHEN
USING, DON'T EAT, DRINK/SMOKE.
Respiratory Protection:CONFINED AREAS: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR. WHERE MACHINING/ABRADING OF CURED MATERIAL AN
APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE/NEOPRENE/POLY VINYL CHLORIDE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE WASH
STATION, SAFETY BOOTS, HAND CREAM
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & BOOTS
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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