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

MSDS NAME:MERCURY
NIIN:00-826-1662
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLBDH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:KAHL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CORP
Address:737 W MAIN
Box:1166
City:EL CAJON
State:CA
ZIP:92020-3119
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:0000000000
CAGE:93489
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:KAHL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CORP
Address:737 W MAIN
Box:1166
City:EL CAJON
State:CA
ZIP:92020-3119
Country:US
Phone:(619) 444-2158
CAGE:93489

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

Name:MERCURY
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.025 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGHLY TOXIC DUE TO
    MEMBRANE PERMEABILITY. TRANSPORTED BY BLOOD TO BRAIN AND OTHER
    ORGANS. CNS IMPAIRMENT TREMOR, IRRITABILITY ARE SYMPTOMS. HOGH
    CONCENTRATIONS CAUSE CHEST PAIN, DIZZINESS	AND COUGHING. MOUTH AND
    TEETH MAY ALSO BE ATTACKED, INFLAMATION AND LOOSE TEETH, KIDNEY
    DAMAGE. INGESTION:GASTROINTESTIONAL UPTAKE OF MERCURY IS LESS THAN
    5% BUT IT'S ABILITY TO PENETRATE TISSUE PRES ENTS SOME HAZARD. SKIN
    CONTACT: CAN BE ABSORBED.  CHRONIC EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ALL OF THE
    ABOVE ALSO.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH NERVOUS DISORDERS,
    IMPARED KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION OR ALLERGIES OR
    SENSITIZATION TO MERCURY MAY BE MORE SUSEPTABLE.

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO AN UNCONSIOUS PERSON. IF INHALED REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT GIV E OXYGEN. IN CASE OF CONTACT IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN
    OR EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINITUES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT FLUSH TO THE SEWER. ISOLATE OR ENCLOSE
    THE AREA OF THE LEAK OR SPILL. PROVIDE FORCED VENTILLATION TO
    DISSIPATE FUMES. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR RESPIRATORY
    EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC MET AL FUMES. TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE
    CLOSED CONTAINER PREFERABLY GLASS OR PLASTIC FOR INTERMEDIATE
    STORAGE BEFORE RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL DRY VENTILLATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT OR
    IGNITION. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED USE APPROPIATE NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFTEY GOGLES OR A FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:=356.7C, 674.1F
B.P. Text:356.7 C 674 F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=38.8C, 101.8F
M.P/F.P Text:38.8 C   38.0 F
Vapor Pres:1@126C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUABLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:SILVER WHITE HEAVY MOBILE LIQUID METAL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT HIGH TEMPERATURES VAPORIZE TO FORM
    EXTREMELY TOXIC FUMES.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NO LD50/LC50 INFORMATION FOUND RELATING TO
    NORMAL ROUTES OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES. MUTATION DATA REFERANCES
    SHED. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA CITED. LDLO INHALATION-RABBIT 29
    MG/M3 30H TCLO. INHALATION -WOMAN: 150UG/M3/46D

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE FOR DISPOSAL IN A
    RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. USE SUCTION BOTTLE WITH CAPILLARY
    TUBE FOR SMALL AMOUNTS. COVER ANY SPILL AREA WITH POWDERED SULFUR
    AND FLOOR SWEEPING COMPOUND.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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