MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC -- MERCURY  -- 6550-00F039412
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURY
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F039412
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS US 68
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0800
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-987-7000 EXT 436/800-354-2050
Emergency Phone Num:800-354-2050/606-987-7000 EXT 436
CAGE:EO538
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Box:1546
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77038-2499
Country:US
Phone:713-820-9898
CAGE:15481
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS US 68
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0800
Country:US
Phone:606-987-7000/800-354-2050
CAGE:EO538

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

Ingred Name:MERCURY, QUICKSILVER  (IARC CANCER REVIEW GROUP 3) *95-1*
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Other REC Limits:INORGANIC 0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGHLY TOXIC. MEMBRANE
    PERMEABILITY. TRANSPORTED BY BLOOD TO BRAIN & OTHER ORGANS. CNS
    IMPAIRMENT, INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH & LOOSE TEETH CAN RESULT, KIDNEY
    DAMAGE. INGESTION: GI UPTAKE IS <5 % BUT ITS ABILITY TO PENETRATE
    TISSUES PRESENTS SOME HAZARDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:TREMOR, IRRITABILITY, CHEST PAINS, DYPSNEA,
    COUGHING, ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT, PERSONALITY & BEHAVIOR CHANGES,
    METALLIC TASTE, LOOSENING OF THE TEETH, DIGESTIVE DISORDERS, SKIN
    RASHES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NERVOUS DISORDERS/IMPAIRED
    KIDNEY/RESPIRATORY FUNCTION/HISTORY OF ALLERGIES/KNOWN
    SENSITIZATION TO MERCURY.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTION: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
    SKIN: IMMEDIATLEY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: WASH
    W/PLENTY  OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
    SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER. ISOLATE/ENCLOSE AREA OF
    LEAK. PROVIDE  VENTILATION. WEAR RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR
    TOXIC METAL FUMES. TRANSFER TO SUITABLE CLOSED CONTAINERS. (SEE
    SUPP)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA FROM SOURCES OF HEAT/IGNITION.
    PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WEAR SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A SUPPLIED AIR, FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR,
    AIRLINED HOOD/SCBA IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL &/GENERAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH FACILITIES,
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, INCLUDING BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON, COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING & DON'T EAT, DRINK, SMOKE IN
    WORKPLACE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL CONT'D: PERFERABLY GLASS/PLASTIC FOR IMMEDIATE STORAGE BEFORE
    RECLAMMATION/DISPOSAL. COVER W/POWDERED SULFUR & FLOOR SWEEPING
    COMPOUND, BEFORE SWEEPING UP, MERCURY SHOULD BE RECLAIMED IN SO FAR
     AS POSSIBLE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:674F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-38F
Vapor Pres:1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-WHITE HEAVY, MOBILE LIQUID METAL W/NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENES, AMMONIA, ETHYLENE OXIDE, METAL OXIDES, METHYL SILANE,
    STRONG OXIDANTS, METAL CARBONYLS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMP
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN A RCRA APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. USE
    SUCTION BOTTLES W/CAPILLARY TUBE FOR SMALL AMOUNTS, VACUUM/OTHER
    LARGE SUCTION EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PROVIDED W/MERCURY VAPOR
    ABSORBANT IAW/FEDERAL, STATE  & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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