Mercury MTL Inst GRD Reag 6lb
Mercury MTL Inst GRD Reag 6lb
Mercury MTL Inst GRD Reag 6lb
1. Identification
Product Name Mercury (Certified ACS)
Company
Fisher Scientific Company
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Fatal if inhaled
May damage the unborn child
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear respiratory protection
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Mercury 7439-97-6 100
4. First-aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is
required.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. In
the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth
method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
approved class D extinguishers.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
4 0 0 N/A
Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Pick
Up up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area.
Keep in a dry place. Keep away from acids. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing
agents. Ammonia. Metals. Halogens.
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Legend
Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location. None under normal use conditions.
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Mercury Not listed Not listed LC50 < 27 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 2 h
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
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Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.
Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule.
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International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).
Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Mercury 7439-97-6 X - 231-106-7 X X X X KE-23117
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
Note that PBT chemicals are not eligible for the de minimis exemption. For these chemicals, supplier notification limits are
provided.
> 0 % = no low concentration cut-off set, supplier notification limit applies.
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355).
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U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
REACH links
https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Contains component(s) that meet a 'definition' of per & poly fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)?
Not applicable
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Mercury 7439-97-6 Not applicable Not applicable X Annex I - Y29
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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