MALLINCKRODT INC -- MERCUROUS NITRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1095
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCUROUS NITRATE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1095
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-895-2000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:37940
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940

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

Ingred Name:MERCUROUS NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10415-75-5
RTECS #:OW8000000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:0.1 MG/M3 AS HG(TWA)
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 170 MG/KG(ANHYDROUS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF ABSORBD THROUGH SKIN OR
    INHALED. ACUTE:INHALATION-TOXIC OR CORROSIVE. SKIN-IRRITATION,
    CORROSIVE TO A WET SKIN. EYE-IRRITATION, CORROSIVE ON A PROLONGED
    CONTACT . CHRONIC:MERCURY COMPOUNDS  AFFECT THE KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM. INGESTION-HRMFUL OR FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE-COUGHING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    INGESTION-DIZZINESS, VOMITING, BLOODY DIARRHEA, WEAKNESS. DECREASED
    URINARY OUTPUT IN 1-14 DAYS WITH POSSIBLE EVENTUAL DEATH DUE TO
    KIDNEY FAILURE. SKIN-REDNES S AND PAIN. EYE-REDNESS AND PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NERVOUS DISORDERS, IMPAIRED KIDNEY
    AND RESPIRATORY FUNCTION, ALLERGY.

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

First Aid:INHALE-MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF HARD
    TO BREATH GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST-INDUCE VOMITING BY
    GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER, OR MILK OR STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.
    CALL PH YSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH
    SKIN WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CALL
    PHYSICIAN. EYE-WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. STRONG OXIDANT, MAY
    EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. SWEEP UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING
    MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENT AREA & IN A
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CNTNER. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. SEPARATE
    FROM COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC OR OXIDIZER MATERIAL

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
    IS APPARENT, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES, A
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAPTURES THE CONTAMINANT AT
    ITS SOURCE IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITIES IN WORK AREA. WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HAND THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C
Spec Gravity:4.78
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN I% HNO3
Appearance and Odor:SOLORLESS CRYSTALS WITH SLIGHT NITRIC ACID ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PHOSPHORUS AND AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY AND
    MERCURY COMPOUNDS, NITRIC OXIDES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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