SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MM 270
Threshold Limited Value
ALDON TLV-TWA: 0.1 mg/m 3 (ACGIH 1992-93).
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
MM 270
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION November 21, 1995
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure INHALATION: May be fatal, irritation of upper respiratory tract. SKIN CONTACT: Servere
irritation or burns. EYES: Servere irritation or burns. SKIN ABSORPTION: May be fatal,
rapid absorption. INGESTION: May be fatal, headache, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE irritation, convulsions, unconsciousness. CHRONIC EFFECTS: Mercury build-up in the
brain, liver and kidneys, headache, shakes, loose teeth, loss of appetite, skin ulceration,
Product MERCURIC CHLORIDE impaired memory.
CHEMTREC Health 4
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and INGESTION: If swallowed, if conscious, give large amounts of water to
Mercury (II) Chloride; Mercury Bichloride
Synonyms 0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177 drink and induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Never give
First Aid Procedures
Formula HgCl 2 anything by mouth to an unconscious person. SKIN: Flush thoroughly with
1
Reactivity
NFPA water, then wash with soap and water. INHALATION: Remove to fresh
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 2.5 Kg. air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
oxygen. Get medical attention. EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. 7487-94-7 amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES Get prompt medical attention.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Excessive temperature or heat, friction, shock.
Mercuric Chloride 100% See Section V.
Stable X
Strong acids, alkalies, carbonates, strong bases, amines and ammonia, most
DANGER! POISON CAUSES SEVERE Incompatibility
common metals, bromides, antimony, arsenic, sodium, potassium, metallic salts,
(Materials to Avoid) albumin, gelatin, tannic acid, formates, sulfites, hypophosphites, phosphates.
BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL
Hazardous
IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Hydrogen chloride, mercury fumes.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) 276掳C (529掳F) 5.44
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) 302掳C (576掳F) 0 @ 21掳C
by Volume (%) X
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Not applicable. Not applicable.
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) 8.7
Ventilate area. Remove all sources of ignition. Wearing suitable
material is released or spilled
protective clothing, sweep up and place in a suitable container for
Solubility in Water Moderate (1-10%).
disposal. Wash spill area with soap and water.
Appearance & Odor White crystals or powder; no odor.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
Dispose of in an approved chemical landfill or contract with a licensed waste
% by Volume
(Method Used) Not flammable (NA). NA -------- --------
disposal service. Follow local, state and federal regulations.
Extinguisher
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.
Media
Work in ventilation hood. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator with organic mercury
Respiration Protection
cartridge, if necessary.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Yes. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation
Wear NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with
Yes. Adequate to maintain below exposure limit.
Mechanical (General) Other
full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode and full protective
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber or plastic. Chemical safety glasses.
clothing. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Other Protective
Goggles, smock, apron, eye wash station, proper gloves, ventilation hood.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 53)
Precautions to be Taken Store in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidizing and reducing agents
UNUSUAL FIRE AND in Handling & Storing and fire hazards. Protect from light. Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
Closed containers exposed to heat may explode. May produce toxic
Use adequate ventilation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes or
gases of hydrogen chloride and mercury vapors.
mucous membranes, or prolonged contact with skin. Keep away from food
products.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 3 Michael Raszeja MR
11/21/95 Coordinator
D.O.T. MERCURIC CHLORIDE, 6.1, UN 1624, PG II The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. Printed on recycled paper.
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