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CHEMICALS
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CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Mercurous nitrate hydrated
Chemical
Formula: HgNO3.xH20
Contact
Information:
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Mercurous
nitrate hydrated
14836-60-3
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Mercurous nitrate
hydrated: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 170 mg/kg [Rat]. 49 mg/kg [Mouse].
238
mg/kg [Mammal].
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Very hazardous in
case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(permeator). Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations.
Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Severe
over-exposure can result in death.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, 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. 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. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
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: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
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: Not
applicable.
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:Oxidizing material. Stop leak if
without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil,
clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled
material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if
needed. Call for assistance on disposal. 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. Keep away from combustible 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 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: 525.19 g/mole
Color:
Not available.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: 70°C (158°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not available.
Specific
Gravity: 4.78 (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: Not available.
Solubility:
Not available.
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): 49
mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: The substance is toxic
to blood, kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, mucous membranes.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Very
hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
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:
: Mercurous nitrate : UN1627 PG: II
Special
Provisions for Transport: Marine Pollutant
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
WHMIS
(Canada):
CLASS
C: Oxidizing material. CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic
effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY
TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC): R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 3
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
3
Flammability:
0
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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