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

MSDS NAME:MERCURY
NIIN:00-281-7453
MSDS Number: BDTCP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:POLYSCIENCES INC.
Address:400 VALLEY ROAD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:9C365
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365

=============  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:GNL PROTOPLASMIC POISN.PRNCPL EFFECT IS ON
    CNS.COLITIS REPTD.SYMPTONS OF POISN;STOMATITIS,TREMORS.

=======================  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.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,SCBA,PROTECTIVE
    CLTHNG.COLLECT ALL DRPLTS,AT ONCE W SUCT.PUMP.COVER DRPLTS IN
    NON-ACCES.AREA W CALCIUM POLYSULFIDE & PLACE IN TIGHTLY STOPPERED
    BOTTLES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTNR TIGHTLY STOPPERED.NO
    SMOKING OR EATING IN AREA.AVOID BREATHNG VAP.AVOID SKIN
    CONTACT.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:MERCURY CARTRIDGE RESPIRATR/SCBA AS REQD TO
    MAINTAIN TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT,EYE WASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDATED MSDS

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

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=357.2C, 675.F
Vapor Pres:1.
Spec Gravity:13.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY HEAVY LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENIC CMPDS,AMMONIA,MTLS,ETHYLENE OXIDE,OXYGN,OXIDANTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT IN TIGHTLY STOPPERED BOTTLES FOR
    PURIFICATION.OBSERVE ALL STATE,LOCAL & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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