=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:DFG MERCURY (SPECTROMERC)
NIIN:00-281-7450
MSDS Number: BDTCG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:U.S. MATERIALS CO.
Emergency Phone Num:914-496-3607
CAGE:USMAT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:U.S. MATERIALS CO.
CAGE:USMAT

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:MERCURY  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, C, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MUSCLE TREMORS,LOSSENING OF TEETH
    MENTON,ABERRATIONS,POSSIBLE DEATH,IRRITATES EYES,HEADACHE,NAUSEA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATIOHN:FRESH AIR,REST & CALL DR.SKIN:REMOVE
    CONT.CLOTHES,RINSE SKIN W/WATER OR SHOWER WASH SKIN W/WATER &
    SOAP.EYES:FIRST RINSE W/PLENTY OF WATER,,SEE DR.INGEST:RINSE
    MOUTH,GIVE PLENTY OF H*2O TO  DRINK & TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE UNDER WELL VENTILATED CONDITIONS,SWEEP
    SPILLS PROMPTLY (USING SPECIAL VACUUM CLEANER IF POSSIBLE;USE
    SULFUR-BEARING SWEEPING COMPOUND;COVER REMAINDER OF SPILL W/ZINC
    POWDER;CU POWDER OR SPEC.ABSOR BENT MATL & COLLECT
    CAREFULLY;AFTERWARDS DET. HG V

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AREA,VENTILATION ALONG
    THE FLOOR.KEEP IN CLOSED BOTTLES OR UNDER WATER.REACTS WITH MANY
    METALS FORMING AMALGUMS,EXCEPT WITH IRON.
Other Precautions:REACTS WITH AMMONIA,AMINES,ACETYLENE & OXALIC ACID TO
    FORM COMPOUNDS THAT ARE SENSITIVE TO MECHANICAL SHOCK.SUBSTANCE MAY
    BE ABSORBED INTO THE BODY BY INHALATION & INGESTION IRRITATES
    EHES/SKI

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED,AIR CHANGE EVERY 3-5 MINUTES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,RUBBER SOLED SHOES,CLOTHING CHANGES
    SUGGESTED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:357C
Vapor Density:<1.0
Spec Gravity:13.546
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY,ODORLESS LIQUID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NON-FERROUS METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID LONG EXPOSURE TO AIR HEAT &
    NON-FERROUS METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPOR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN WASTES TO SUPPLIER FOR REDISTILLUTION.

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