J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- MERCUROUS NITRATE, MONOHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1095
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCUROUS NITRATE, MONOHYDRATE
MSDS Date:10/11/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1095
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MERCUROUS NITRATE, MONOHYDRATE
CAS:7782-86-7
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3(HG)
ACGIH TLV:.05 MG(HG)/M3(VAPOR)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 170 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:IRRITATION.
    SKIN:IRRITATION. INHALATION:DIFFICULT BREATHING AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DISORDERS. INGESTION:LOCAL TISSUE DAMAGE AND CNS DISORDERS.
    CHRONIC-EYES:IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION.  INHALATION:BUILD-UP OF
    METAL IN THE BRAIN,LIVER,AND KIDNEYS. INGESTION:BUILD-UP OF METAL
    IN THE BRAIN,LIVER, AND KIDNEYS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION.
    INHALATION:HEADACHE, COUGHING, DIZZINESS, OR DIFFICULT BREATHING.
    INGESTION:NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND TISSUE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, EYE AND LUNG
    CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN.  SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE
    REUSE.  INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
    NECESSARY.	INGESTED:I MMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING AND GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL CARE. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.  *IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.*

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS(NITROGEN OXIDES).

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM SPILLED
    MAYERIAL. WITH A CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO A
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER;  REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:STORE SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. THIS MATERIAL MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM SUN AND AWAY FROM HEAT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY.  USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR
    REGULATIONS PERTAINING  TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE. USE LOCAL
    EXHAUST IF NECESSARY TO CONTROL EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, VPC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL IS A STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND
    EYES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Vapor Density:1.90
Spec Gravity:4.78
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SMALL, COLORLESS CRYSTALS WITH NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST COMMON METALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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