NILE CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Mercuric acetate
CAS#:
1600-27-7
Synonym:
Mercury (II) Acetate;
Chemical
Name: mercuric acetate
Chemical
Formula: Hg(CH3COO)2
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Mercuric
acetate 1600-27-7 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Mercuric
acetate: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 41 mg/kg [Rat]. 24 mg/kg [Mouse]. 65 mg/kg
[Mammal]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 570 mg/kg [Rat].
Section
3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects:
Extremely
hazardous in case of ingestion. Very hazardous in case of inhalation. Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Severe over-exposure can result
in death.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified A5 (Not suspected for human.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
TERATOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is
toxic to blood, the nervous system, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.Repeated exposure to
an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an
accumulation in one or many human organs.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact:Check for and
remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at
least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an
eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin
Contact:After contact with
skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly
careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be
used.Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious
Skin Contact:Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest
in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation:Evacuate the
victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If
the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical
attention.
Ingestion:Do
not induce vomiting. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues
are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material was ingested; the
absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Loosen tight clothing such as
a collar,tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
available.
Flash
Points: Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: Some
metallic oxides.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
available.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill: Use appropriate
tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the
product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS
and with local authorities.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all
equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Storage:Keep
container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly
toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked safety
storage cabinet or room.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process
enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection:Splash goggles.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: TWA: 0.05 CEIL:
0.15 (mg/m3)Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 318.68 g/mole
Color:
Not available.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Decomposes.
Melting
Point: 179°C (354.2°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 3.27 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
No.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Eye contact.
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
Acute
oral toxicity (LD50): 24 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 570 mg/kg
[Rat].
Chronic
Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified A5 (Not suspected for human.) by ACGIH. The substance is
toxic to blood, the nervous system, mucous membranes.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Extremely
hazardous in case of ingestion. Very hazardous in case of inhalation. Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant).Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(permeator).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Risk
of spontaneous abortion in animal.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are more toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: CLASS 6.1:
Poisonous material.
Identification:
: Mercury acetate : UN1629
PG: II
Special
Provisions for Transport: Marine
Pollutant
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): CLASS D-1A:
Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC):
R36/38-
Irritating to eyes and skin. R48/21- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure in contact with skin.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 3
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
3
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash
goggles.
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