SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MM 311
Threshold Limited Value 3 3
ALDON TWA: 0.5 mg(Hg)/m ; CEIL: 0.15 mg/m . Mercury (I) Nitrate, Anhy: RTECS No.
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
OW8000000 TXDS: Oral-rat LD50: 170 mg/kg. ; TLV-TWA 100 ug(Hg)/m 3 (Skin).
MM 311
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION August 26, 1996
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure INGESTION: Highly toxic. Mercury poisoning - may cause death if swallowed.
Toxic by skin absorption. SKIN: May produce dermatitis and takes the form of
small, discrete ulcers on the exposed parts, and is usually accompanied by
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE conjunctivitis and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
Product MERCUROUS NITRATE, HYDRATED EYES: Severe irritation, may cause blindness.
CHEMTREC
0 3
Health
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
0
Mercury Protonitrate, Mercury (I) Nitrate 3 INGESTION: If swallowed, if conscious, give one or two glasses of water
Synonyms 0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177 to drink, induce vomiting and repeat until vomit fluid is clear. Call
oxy
First Aid Procedures physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
Formula HgNO3鈥H2 O 0
Reactivity
NFPA person. SKIN: Flush with water and follow by washing with mild soap and
water. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 2.5 Kg.
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
EYES: Check for and remove any contact lenses. DO NOT use an eye
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. 14836-60-3 ointment. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids. Get prompt medical attention.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Excessive temperature, heat and ignition
Mercurous Nitrate, hydrated 100% See Section V. sources. Protect from light.
Stable X
Incompatibility
Reducing agents, phosphorus.
(Materials to Avoid)
DANGER! POISON! STRONG OXIDIZER!
Hazardous Thermal decomposition or burning emits mercury vapor and oxides of
MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
nitrogen (NO ).
Decomposition Products x
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) Decomposes @ 70掳C (158掳F) 4.78 @ 4掳C
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) Not applicable. Not applicable. X
by Volume (%)
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) Not applicable. Wearing suitable protective clothing, sweep up and place in a suitable
material is released or spilled container for disposal. Wash spill area with soap and water. DO NOT
Solubility in Water Soluble in 13 parts 1% nitric acid. FLUSH TO SEWER! Collect wash water for disposal with spilled
mercury compound.
Appearance & Odor Colorless to slightly yellow crystals, granular, crystalline powder; slight odor of nitric acid.
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
Non-flammable. N/A Dispose of by (1) sending to a licensed Mercury Recovery firm (2) contract
% by Volume
(Method Used)
with a licensed waste disposal service (3) approved chemical landfill.
Extinguisher
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Media
Work in ventilation hood. If necessary and dusty conditions prevail, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-
Respiration Protection
approved dust mask. For mercury fumes or vapor wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Recommended. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation Recommended. Adequate to maintain below exposure limit.
Mechanical (General) Other
In fire conditions, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with
skin and eyes. Other Protective
Splash goggles, lab coat, apron, ventilation hood, impervious gloves, eye wash station.
Equipment
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 42) SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away
UNUSUAL FIRE AND in Handling & Storing from combustible materials. DO NOT ingest. DO NOT breathe dust.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Fire or excessive heat will cause mercurous nitrate to sublime, release
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
mercury vapor or explode upon heating. Oxidizing material. In contact Other Precautions
with easily flammable substances it may react rapidly enough to cause Decomposed by large amounts of water. May be explosive if shocked or
ignition, violent combustion or explosion. Increases the flammability of heated. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use with adequate
any combustible substance. ventilation. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 4 Michael Raszeja
8/25/96 MR
Coordinator
D.O.T. Mercurous nitrate, 6.1, UN 1627, 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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