Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
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Revision Date: 10-09-2014
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor Information
Manufacturer
Company Name: Avantor Performance Materials, Inc.
Address: 3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 200
Center Valley, PA 18034
Telephone:
Customer Service: 855-282-6867
Fax:
Contact Person: Environmental Health & Safety
e-mail: [email protected]
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
2. Hazard(s) identification
Hazard Classification
Health Hazards
Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2
Toxic to reproduction Category 1B
Environmental Hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1
environment
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1
environment
Label Elements
Hazard Symbol:
Precautionary
Statement
Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety
precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective
gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment. Wash
hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly
closed.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substances
4. First-aid measures
General information: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Show this safety data sheet
to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If
breathing stops, provide artificial respiration.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes.
Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do,
remove contact lenses. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire-fighting measures
General Fire Hazards: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Specific hazards arising from Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
the chemical:
Special fire fighting Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water
procedures: spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Cool containers exposed to
flames with water until well after the fire is out.
Special protective equipment Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame
for fire-fighters: retardant coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in
enclosed spaces, SCBA.
Personal precautions, Keep unauthorized personnel away. Use personal protective equipment.
protective equipment and See Section 8 of the MSDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Ventilate
emergency procedures: closed spaces before entering them. Do not touch damaged containers or
spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Methods and material for Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container
containment and cleaning for chemical waste. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual
up: contamination. Dike far ahead of larger spill for later recovery and disposal.
Notification Procedures: Dike for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or
confined areas. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Inform
authorities if large amounts are involved.
Environmental Precautions: Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or
spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto
the ground.
Precautions for safe handling: Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not breathe mist or
vapor. Do not taste or swallow. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the
product. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling. See Section 8 of the MSDS for Personal Protective Equipment.
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid contact with skin. Obtain special instructions
before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood.
Conditions for safe storage, Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store in a dry place. Store locked up.
including any Keep container tightly closed.
incompatibilities:
Control Parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits
Chemical Identity Type Exposure Limit Values Source
MERCURY - as Hg TWA 0.025 mg/m3 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (03 2013)
MERCURY - Vapor. - as Hg REL 0.05 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards (2010)
TWA 0.05 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1-A (29 CFR 1910.1000)
(1989)
MERCURY Ceiling 0.1 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-2 (29 CFR 1910.1000) (02
2006)
General information: Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used.
Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an
acceptable level. An eye wash and safety shower must be available in the
immediate work area.
Eye/face protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.
Skin Protection
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves
Hygiene measures: Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Observe good industrial
hygiene practices. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after
handling the product. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Appearance
Physical state: Liquid
Form: Liquid
Color: Silver
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: No data available.
pH: No data available.
Melting point/freezing point: -38.87 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 356.73 °C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Other information
Molecular weight: 200.59 g/mol (Hg)
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Acetylene. Ammonia. Ethylene Oxide Chlorinated
compounds. Metals. Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Toxic metal fumes may form when heated to decomposition.
Products:
Dermal
Product: No data available.
Inhalation
Product: No data available.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Product: Causes skin irritation.
Carcinogenicity
Product: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.
In vivo
Product: No mutagenic components identified
Reproductive Toxicity
Product: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Aspiration Hazard
Product: Not classified
Ecotoxicity:
Acute hazards to the aquatic environment:
Fish
Product: No data available.
Specified substance(s):
MERCURY LC 50 (Medaka, high-eyes (Oryzias latipes), 72 h): 1.4 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Nile tilapia (Tilapia nilotica), 72 h): 3.71 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Snake-head catfish (Channa striata), 72 h): 6.148 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Snake-head catfish (Channa striata), 90 d): 1.571 mg/l Mortality
Aquatic Invertebrates
Product: No data available.
Specified substance(s):
MERCURY LC 50 (Freshwater prawn (Caridina rajadhari), 24 h): 0.00912 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Calanoid copepod (Acartia tonsa), 24 h): 0.0175 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Calanoid copepod (Acartia tonsa), 24 h): 0.02 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Calanoid copepod (Acartia tonsa), 24 h): 0.022 mg/l Mortality
LC 50 (Rotifer (Brachionus calyciflorus), 24 h): 0.054 - 0.066 mg/l Mortality
Aquatic Invertebrates
Product: No data available.
BOD/COD Ratio
Product: No data available.
Bioaccumulative Potential
Bioconcentration Factor (BCF)
Product: No data available on bioaccumulation.
Mobility in Soil: The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems.
Other Adverse Effects: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Disposal instructions: Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local
laws. Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and
disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and
product characteristics at time of disposal.
Contaminated Packaging: Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even
after container is emptied.
DOT
UN Number: UN 2809
UN Proper Shipping Name: Mercury
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class(es): 8, 6.1
Label(s): 8, 6.1
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: No
IMDG
UN Number: UN 2809
UN Proper Shipping Name: MERCURY
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class(es): 8, 6.1
Label(s): 8, 6.1
EmS No.: F-A, S-B
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: No
IATA
UN Number: UN 2809
Proper Shipping Name: Mercury
Transport Hazard Class(es):
Class(es): 8, 6.1
Label(s): 8, 6.1
Marine Pollutant: No
Packing Group: III
US Federal Regulations
Hazard categories
Clean Water Act Section 311 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 117.3)
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130):
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
US State Regulations
Inventory Status:
Australia AICS: On or in compliance with the inventory
Canada DSL Inventory List: On or in compliance with the inventory
EINECS, ELINCS or NLP: On or in compliance with the inventory
Japan (ENCS) List: Not in compliance with the inventory.
China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances: Not in compliance with the inventory.
Korea Existing Chemicals Inv. (KECI): On or in compliance with the inventory
Canada NDSL Inventory: Not in compliance with the inventory.
Philippines PICCS: On or in compliance with the inventory
US TSCA Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals: On or in compliance with the inventory
Japan ISHL Listing: Not in compliance with the inventory.
Japan Pharmacopoeia Listing: Not in compliance with the inventory.
NFPA Hazard ID
0 Flammability
3 0 Health
Reactivity
Special hazard.
Hazard rating: 0 - Minimal; 1 - Slight; 2 - Moderate; 3 - Serious; 4 - Severe
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