EM SCIENCE -- MERCURY, ATOMIC ABSORPTION STANDARD, MX0399  -- 6810-00N057094
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURY, ATOMIC ABSORPTION STANDARD, MX0399
MSDS Date:05/14/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N057094
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRATE RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0SK29
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08927
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242

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

Ingred Name:MERCURIC (II) OXIDE; (MERCURIC OXIDE) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:21908-53-2
RTECS #:OW8750000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.025 MG/M3, S

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 1.3%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM; 4 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 98.6%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE IRRITATING ON CONTACT WITH
    SKIN, EYES OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: MERCURY APPEARS ON THE
    NAVY LISTING OF OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK
    CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH  PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING
    LATEST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION & SAFE HANDLING & EXPOSURE
    INFORMATION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DATA NOT AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN:
    WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;  GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED. INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER EXPOS/PERSONAL PROT. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES
    UNTIL AREA IS DETERM TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOS/FIRE HAZS. CNTN RELS &
    ELIM ITS SOURCE IF	THIS CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE UP &(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE AT
    CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE SOLUTION MIST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN OR ON CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES (NEOPRENE/EQUIVALENT).
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
    SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP. COMPLY W/FED, STATE & LOC
    REGS ON REPORTING RELS. REFER TO REGULATORY INFO FOR REPORTABLE QTY
    & OTHER REGULATORY DATA.

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

Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE INDICATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO*X, HG, HGO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE NUMBERS:D009, U151. CONTACT LOCAL
    PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSIBLE TREATMENT
    SITES. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE
    COMPLIANCE W/ALL CURRENT LOCA L, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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