J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- MERCURY (METAL)  -- 6685-00-242-2184
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURY (METAL)
MSDS Date:06/23/1995
FSC:6685
NIIN:00-242-2184
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER, DIV OF MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-9343
CAGE:0Z8D6
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:MERCURY (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EFFECTS: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER
    DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, SHAKES, LOOSE
    TEETH, IMPAIRED MEMORY, LOSS OF APETITE, SKIN ULCERATION, MERCURY
    BUILD-UP IN THE BRAIN, LIVER  AND LIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, HEADACHE,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, PULMONARY EDEMA, KIDNEY DAMAGE. SKIN-
    IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. EYE-IRRITATION. INGESTION-CORROSION OF
    MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH, G ASTROINTESTINAL PAIN, GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLISM, KIDNEY DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
    IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN-
    IMMEDIATELY FL USH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    EYE-IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CLEAN UP SPILL IMMEDIATELY. COLLECT AND
    STORE USING A SUCTION PUMP WITH A CAPILLARY TUBE. CALCIUM
    POLYSULFIDE WITH EXCESS SULFUR S HOULD BE SPRINKLED INTO CRACKS.
    KEEP INA BOTTLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:RQ=1 LB.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED TLV, A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE COLOR CODE: BLUE (HEALTH)

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:675F,357C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-38F,-39C
Vapor Pres:.001
Vapor Density:7.0
Spec Gravity:13.5
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:4 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHIE LIQUID METAL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, AZIDES, AMMONIA, ALKALI METALS, ALUMINUM, STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACETYLENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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