CHEM SERVICE INC -- MERCURIC NITRATE-MONOHYDRATE, I-78  -- 6810-00N067487
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE-MONOHYDRATE, I-78
MSDS Date:09/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N067487
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-692-3026
Emergency Phone Num:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Phone:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE, INC
Address:660 TOWER LN
Box:599
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19301-9650
Country:US
Phone:610-692-3026
CAGE:8Y898

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

Ingred Name:MERCURIC NITRATE MONOHYDRATE;(MERCURIC NITRATE-MONOHYDRATE)
CAS:7783-34-8
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG HG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG HG/M3

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA: HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE
    HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST INFO (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 2: AND SAFE HANDLING & EXPOSURE INFORMATION.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  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:CONT LENSES SHOULD NOT WORN IN LAB.
    ALL CHEMS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZ - AVOID DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT!
    VAPS &/DIRECT EYE CONT CAN CAUSE SEV EYE INJURY. MAY BE RAPIDLY
    ABSORBED THRU SKIN W/POTNTL ADVE RSE HLTH EFTS. DUST &/VAPS CAN
    CAUSE IRRIT TO RESP TRACT. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED! CAN CAUSE
    BLOOD (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DISORDERS, NERV SYS INJURY, KIDNEY
    INJURY, GI DISTURB. POSS CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR - MAY CAUSE
    SEIZURES; NAUS, VOMIT, AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION &/INCREASED MUC
    SECRETIONS IN LUNGS. INGEST MAY CAUS E SEV CORR OF MOUTH, GI TRACT.
    CAN BE IRRIT TO MUC MEMBS. INGEST MAY CAUSE DIARR. POSS CUMULATIVE
    POIS. (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:AN ANTIDOTE IS A SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO COUTERACT EFT OF POIS.
    IT SHOULD BE ADMIN ONLY BY MD/TRAINED EMER PERS. MED ADVICE CAN BE
    OBTAINED FROM POIS CONTROL CENTER. EYE: FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY W/WATER
    FOR  AT LEAST 15-20 MINS. SKIN: USE SOAP & WATER TO CLEANSE SKIN.
    INHAL: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR. ADMIN O*2 IF PATIENT IS HAVING
    DFCLTY BRTHG. IF PERS HAS STOPPED BRTHG ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF
    (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. DO NOT USE
    WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO EXPLOSION LIMITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
    THIS COMPOUND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROP OSHA/NIOSH/MSHA
    REGULATED EQUIP. VENT AREA. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN AN APPROP CNTNR.
    HOLD FOR DISP. WASH CONTAMD SURFS TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED AND STORE IN A
    COOL DRY PLACE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLTHG. STORE ONLY
    W/COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:THIS PROD IS FURNISHED FOR LAB USE ONLY! PRODS MAY
    NOT BE USED AS DRUGS, COSMDETICS, AGRICULTURAL/PESTICIDAL PRODS,
    FOOD ADDITIVES/AS HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FCSHLD. MATL TO AVOID:AGENTS. REACTS W/THIONYL
    CHLORIDE, CARBONATES. CORRODES STEEL, COPPER & ITS ALLOYS. INCOMP
    W/IRON , ZINC, LIGHT METALS, COPPER & MERCURY, ALKALINE PE
    STICIDES. INCOMP W/PWDRD METALS. EFTS OF OVEREXP:NOTE:MERCURY CMPDS
    APPEAR ON NAVY LISTING OF OCCUP CHEM REPRO(ING 2)

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

Vapor Density:4.3
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID W/PUNGENT, ACRID ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/ACID HALIDES & ANHYDRIDES. REACTS W/ALCOHOLS. REACTS
    W/PHOSPHOROUS HALIDES. INCOMP W/STRONG REDUCING(SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:OXIDIZING AGENT-AVOID CONTACT W/EASILY
    OXIDIZED SUBSTANCES. DO NOT USE MAGNESIUM/ALUMINUM/THEIR ALLOYS AS
    CNTNRS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES UNDER ALKALINE CONDITIONS.
    DECOMP PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE. AIR SENSITIVE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL LANDFILL.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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