ZEE MEDICAL INC -- MERTHIOLATE, 2698  -- 6505-00N072927
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERTHIOLATE, 2698
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N072927
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ZEE MEDICAL INC
Address:22 CORPORATE PARK
City:IRVINE
State:CA
ZIP:92714
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-252-9500
Emergency Phone Num:714-252-9500
CAGE:EO366
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ZEE MEDICAL INC
Address:22 CORPORATE PARK
Box:City:IRVINE
State:CA
ZIP:91714
Country:US
Phone:714-252-9500
CAGE:EO366
Company Name:ZEE MEDICAL, INC
Address:22 CORPORATE PARK
Box:City:IRVINE
State:CA
ZIP:92606
Country:US
Phone:714/252-9500
CAGE:6P489

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

Ingred Name:MERCURY, ((O-CARBOXYPHENYL)THIO)ETHYL-, SODIUM SALT;
    (THIMEROSAL)
CAS:54-64-8
RTECS #:OV8400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL; (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

Ingred Name:ACETONE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE CONTACT MAY RESULT IN
    BURNING AND REDNESS OF THE EYES. INHALATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATION
    OF ALCOHOL AND ACETONE VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. INGESTION MAY RESULT IN GASTR IC DISTURBANCES,
    INTOXICATION, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. THE MERCURY CONTENT OF
    THIMEROSAL IS CLOSELY (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: BOUND & IS NOT REACTIVE TO AN
    APPRECIABLE EXTENT IN THE GI TRACT OR ELSEWHERE IN THE BODY.
    CHRONIC: THIMEROSAL CONTAINS MERCURY, WHICH APPEARS ON THE NAVY
    LISTING OF OCCUP CHEM REPRO HAZ. SE EK CONSULT FROM APPROP HLTH
    PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZ LIST INFO & SAFE HDNLG & EXPOS
    INFO .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF REDNESS OR IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONTACT MD.
    INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
    PERFORM ART IFICIAL RESPIRATION AND CONTACT MD IMMED. INGESTION:
    CONTACT MD IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    SEE MD .

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:58.0F,14.4C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL
    WITH INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL (E.G., SAND OR VERMICULITE), SWEEP UP
    AND TRANSFER TO SEALED WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH APPROVED AIR
    PURIFYING RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL. LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF TLV IS
    EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NEC TO PVNT EXCESS
    CONT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180F,82C
Spec Gravity:0.91
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:FLUORESCENT ORANGE-RED LIQUID, WITH ALCOHOL-ACETONE
    ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGHLY TOXIC MERCURY FUMES MAY BE
    GENERATED DURING FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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