Product Name: Mercury and/or
Thallium Amalgam In Cannon-
Supplied Thermometers including Thermal Regulators
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT
Mercury and/ or thallium amalgam in Cannon-supplied thermometers
Product name:
including Thermal Regulatiors
Alternate description/ brand: Thermometers manufactured by Ertco/ Ever Ready Thermometer
Company or Miller & Weber, Inc. and supplied with Cannon instruments
Product description: Mercury and mercury/ thallium amalgam temperature indicating fluids
Synonyms for Mercury: Hg, quicksilver, hydragyrum, liquid silver
Note: Thermometers with range extending below -36 掳C contain thallium (8.6%)
Product code for mercury: J.T. Baker: 2564, 2567, 2569
Mallinckrodt: 1278, 1280, 1288
Intended use: Thermometers supplied with instruments manufactured by Cannon
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Supplier: Cannon Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road
State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Product Technical Information: (814) 353-8000
Product MSDS Information: (814) 353-8000
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
24-Hour Transportation Emergency: (800) 255-3924 Domestic CHEM-TEL Inc.
24-Hour Health Emergency: +1 (813) 248-0585 Overseas CHEM-TEL Inc. (please call collect)
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA Hazardous Substance(s) or Complex Substance(s)
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
--------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------ ----------------
Mercury 7439-97-6 91.4 - 100% Yes
Thallium 7440-28-0 0 - 8.6% Yes
SECTION 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
The following is based on information as provided by suppliers
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
Product Name: Mercury and/or
Thallium Amalgam In Cannon-
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DANGER! Corrosive. Causes burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. May be fatal if swallowed
or inhaled. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Affects the kidneys and central nervous system.
May cause allergic skin reaction.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Acute effects
Eye: Causes irritation and burns to eyes. Symptoms include redness, pain, and blurred
vision; may cause serious and permanent eye damage.
Skin: Causes irritation and burns to skin. Symptoms include redness and pain. May cause
skin allergy and sensitization. Can be absorbed through the skin with symptoms to
parallel ingestion.
Inhalation: Mercury vapor is highly toxic via this route. Causes severe respiratory tract damage.
Symptoms include sore throat, coughing, pain, tightness in chest, breathing difficulties,
shortness of breath, headache, muscle weakness, anorexia, gastrointestinal
disturbance, ringing in the ear, liver changes, fever, bronchitis and pneumonitis. Can
be absorbed through inhalation with symptoms similar to ingestion.
Oral: May cause burning of the mouth and pharynx, abdominal pain, vomiting, corrosive
ulceration, bloody diarrhea. May be followed by a rapid and weak pulse, shallow
breathing, paleness, exhaustion, tremors and collapse. Delayed death may occur from
renal failure. Gastrointenstinal uptake of mercury is less than 5% but its ability to
penetrate tissues presents some hazard. Initial symptoms may be thirst, possible
abdominal discomfort.
Prolonged/ repeated exposure effects
Chronic exposure through any route can produce central nervous system damage. May cause muscle
tremors, personality and behavior changes, memory loss, metallic taste, loosening of the teeth, digestive
disorders, skin rashes, brain damage and kidney damage. Can cause skin allergies and accumulate in
the body. Repeated skin contact can cause the skin to turn gray in color. A suspected reproductive
hazard; may damage the developing fetus and decrease fertility in males and females.
Signs and symptoms of overexposure:
As indicated above
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure
Persons with nervous disorders, or impaired kidney or respiratory function, or a history of allergies or a
known sensitization to mercury may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
NFPA HAZARD ID: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
(National Fire Protection Association)
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
Product Name: Mercury and/or
Thallium Amalgam In Cannon-
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NOTE: J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings include a Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately.
Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
EYE CONTACT Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately
INGESTION Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
EXPLOSION:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Do not allow water runoff to enter sewers or
waterways.
SPECIAL INFORMATION/ HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing
apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Undergoes hazardous reactions in the presence of heat and sparks or ignition. Smoke may contain toxic
mercury or mercuric oxide. Smoke may contain toxic mercury or mercuric oxide.
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES
Not applicable
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Report spills/releases to appropriate authorities as required.
SPILL CONTAINMENT/ CLEANUP
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Clean-up personnel require protective clothing and respiratory protection
from vapor.
Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal in a method that does not
generate misting. Sprinkle area with sulfur or calcium polysulfide to suppress mercury. Do not flush to
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
Product Name: Mercury and/or
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sewer. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of
reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800)
424-8802.
J. T. Baker CINNASORB庐 and RESISORB庐 are recommended for spills of this product.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage.
Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Do not use or store on porous work surfaces (wood, unsealed
concrete, etc.). Follow strict hygiene practices. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty
since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the
product.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
Mercury and mercury compounds: 0.1 mg/m3 (TWA), skin
Thallium: 0.1 mg/m3 (TWA)
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
Inorganic and metallic mercury, as Hg: 0.025 mg/m3 (TWA) skin
(A4 Not classifiable as a human carcinogen)
Thallium: 0.1 mg/m3 (TWA) skin
- NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit (REL):
Inorganic and metallic mercury, as Hg: 0.025 mg/m3 (TWA) skin
(A4 Not classifiable as a human carcinogen)
Thallium: 0.1 mg/m3 (TWA) skin
Biological Exposure Indices (ACGIH):
Total inorganic mercury in urine (preshift): 35 ug/g creatinine;
Total inorganic mercury in blood (end of shift): 15 ug/l.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Mercury as contained in a closed apparatus/ system such as a thermometer does not present a health
risk. However, if apparatus is broken and mercury spilled, or if mercury is otherwise used in the open for
other purposes, ventilation as described below should be used
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the
Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the
emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent
edition, for details.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
Product Name: Mercury and/or
Thallium Amalgam In Cannon-
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Respiratory Protection:
If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a half-face respirator
with a mercury vapor or chlorine gas cartridge may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit
or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece respirator with a mercury vapor or chlorine gas
cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For
emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Hand/ skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye
wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Typical physical and chemical properties are given below. Consult the Cannon Instrument Company as indicated
in Section 1 for additional data.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical state: Heavy, mobile, liquid metal
Form: Liquid
Color: Silver-white
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: Not applicable
IMPORTANT HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Specific Gravity @ 25oC: 13.55
Bulk density g/cc: not determined
Density, kg/m3 (lbs./gal.): not determined
Flash point 掳C (掳F) [method]: Not applicable
Flammable limits (approx. Volume % in air) - Not applicable
Ignition temperature (polymers) 掳C (掳F): not applicable
Autoignition temperature 掳C (掳F): Not applicable
Boiling point/range 掳C (掳F): 356.7 掳C (675 掳F)
Vapor density @ 101 kPa (air =1): 7
Vapor pressure @ 25掳C (77掳F), kPa (mm Hg): 0.0018
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate =1): not determined
pH: not applicable
Log Pow (n-Octanol/water partition coefficient): not determined
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
Product Name: Mercury and/or
Thallium Amalgam In Cannon-
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Solubility in water (20 掳C): insoluble
Viscosity: Not determined
OTHER INFORMATION
Freezing point 掳C (掳F): -38.87掳C (-38掳F)
Melting Point 掳C (F): -38.87掳C (-38掳F)
Pour point 掳C (掳F): not determined
200.59
Molecular weight:
Hygroscopic: no
Coefficient of thermal expansion: not provided
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, flames, ignition sources, metal surfaces and incompatible materials.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Acetylenes, ammonia, ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, azides, metal oxides,
methyl silane, lithium, rubidium, oxygen, strong oxidants, metal carbonyls.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Product does not decompose at ambient temperatures. At high
temperatures, vaporizes to form extremely toxic fumes
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not applicable
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data:
Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, and reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity:
All forms of mercury can cross the placenta to the fetus, but most of what is known has been
learned from experimental animals. See Chronic Health Hazards.
Carcinogenicity:
EPA / IRIS classification: Group D1 - Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental fate and distribution
Air: This product has a low vapor pressure. As a result, it is unlikely to become an atmospheric
contaminant under recommended conditions of use
Environmental Fate: This material has an experimentally-determined bioconcentration factor
(BCF) of greater than 100. This material is expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
Environmental Toxicity: This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour
values for fish are less than 1 mg/l.
Bioaccumulation: This material is expected to significantly bioaccumulate
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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Thallium Amalgam In Cannon-
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SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to
a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the
waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local
requirements.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Note: The information provided below may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult appropriate
Dangerous Goods Regulations for additional requirements and mode-specific, material-specific, or
quantity-specific shipping requirements.
United States Department of Transportation (US DOT):
UN/ID# Proper Shipping Name Class/Division Hazard Label(s) Packing Group
Mercury Contained in
UN2809 8 Corrosive III
Manufactured Articles
International Air Transport Association (IATA):
UN/ID# Proper Shipping Name Class/Division Hazard Label(s) Packing Group
Mercury Contained in
UN2809 8 Corrosive III
Manufactured Articles
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This material is classified as hazardous according to OSHA
29 CFR 1910.1200.
NATIONAL CHEMICAL INVENTORY LISTING: This product, and/ or its constituents, is listed on the US
EPA/ TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory
COMMUNITY RTK:
Chemical Name CAS Number Typical Value
Mercury 7439-97-6 91.4 - 100%
Thallium 7440-28-0 0 - 8.6%
Section 304 CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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This product contains is classified as hazardous under SARA 312
SARA (311/312) REPORTABLE HAZARD CATEGORIES:
This product contains chemicals that are classified as hazardous under SARA 312
SARA (313) TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY:
This product contains chemicals that are regulated under SARA 313
California Proposition 65:
WARNING: This product contains chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
International chemical inventories and hazard classifications
This product and/ or its components are on the Canadian Domestic Substance List
WHMIS Classifications (Canada):
D1A - Poisonous and infectious material - Immediate and serious effects - Very toxic
D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic
D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic
E - Corrosive material
WHMIS Health Effects Criteria Met by this Chemical:
D1A - Acute lethality - very toxic - immediate
D2A - Chronic toxicity - very toxic - other
D2A - Teratogenicity and embryotoxicity - very toxic - other
D2B - Skin sensitization - toxic - other
E - TDG class 8 - corrosive substance
WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List:
Included for disclosure at 0.1% or greater.
This product and/ or its components are on EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances) and/ or ELINCS (European Library of Notified Chemical Substances)
EU Hazard Classification, risk and safety phrases (Europe):
For devices containing mercury only:
T N
Toxic Dangerous
for the environment
R23: Toxic by inhalation
R33: Danger of cumulative effects
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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S1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
S7: Keep container tightly closed
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
label where possible)
S60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
For devices containing mercury/ thallium amalgam:
T+ N
Very Dangerous
Toxic for the environment
R26/28: Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R33: Danger of cumulative effects
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
S1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
S7: Keep container tightly closed
S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with soap andplenty of water
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
label where possible)
S60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS:
Revision Summary:
鈥? October 15, 2005 -- This MSDS has been fully reviewed and reformatted to conform to changes
in standard format
鈥? March 5, 2007: Added Canadian and European classification and labeling information, based
on current regulations and/or recommendations from suppliers (see Section 15).
Classifications/ labeling are based on the EU Dangerous Substances Directive (Annex 1) and
Canadian WHMIS regulations/ listings
鈥? May 10, 2007: Updated and standardized format for Transport Information (see Section 14)
NOTES: This MSDS is based on information from Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS for mercury (dated 8/2004) and
Johnson Matthey Company MSDS for mercury-thallium amalgam. It is also consistent with the
Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet for Thallium (dated 11/2004), as published by the New Jersey
Department of Health and Senior Services
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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