===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:MERCURIC IODIDE; CAT.NO. 749
NIIN:00-247-0600
MSDS Number: BDNKZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-669-3050
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224
Company:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:MERCURIC IODIDE, SOLUTION
CAS:7774-29-0
RTECS #:OW5300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, C, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD LO 357 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COMPOUNDS IS BOTH CORROSIVE AND TOXIC.
**MERCURY COMPOUNDS ARE EXCRETED VERY SLOWLY AND A LOW LEVEL
OVEREXPOSURE CAN LEAD TO THE BUILD UP OF TOXIC LEVELS IN THE BODY**
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND BURNS TO EXPOSED TISSUE. NAUSEA,
VOMITING, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. SWEEP UP, BEING CAREFUL TO
MINIMIZE DUST. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSD TLV,NIOSH/MESA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE. WASH
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONTACT AND IMMEDIATELY CHANGE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:662F/350C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:498F/259C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DULL RED SOLID, NO ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY, IODINE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT RELEASE MERCURY COMPOUNDS TO THE
ENVIRONMENT. CHECK WITH EPA FOR CURRENT DISPOSAL METHOD.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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