(8N) 99.999999% Mercury Liquid

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: (8N) 99.999999% Mercury Liquid

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. HG-M-08-LIQ

CAS #: 7439-97-6

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS08 Health hazard
Repr. 1B
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalation.
Hazards not otherwise classified
No data available
GHS label elements
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Hazard pictograms

GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H372 Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalation.
Precautionary statements
P260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P284
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P201
Obtain special instructions before use.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P320
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P405
Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
WHMIS classification
D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
E - Corrosive material
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 3
Flammability = 0
Physical Hazard = 1
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
CAS No. / Substance Name:
7439-97-6 Mercury
Identification number(s):
EC number: 231-106-7
Index number: 080-001-00-0

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures
General information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
If inhaled:
Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of skin contact:
Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.
If swallowed:
Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Fatal if inhaled.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure:
Oral, Inhalation.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Mercury oxide
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Prevention of secondary hazards:
No special measures required.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
PAC-1:
0.15 mg/m3
PAC-2:
1.7 mg/m3
PAC-3:
8.9 mg/m3

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
The product is not flammable
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from halogens.
Store away from metals.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.
Specific end use(s)
No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7439-97-6 Mercury (100.0%)
PEL (USA)
Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³
as Hg; see OSHA standard interpretation memo
REL (USA)
Long-term value: 0.05* mg/m³
Ceiling limit value: 0.1 mg/m³
as Hg; *Vapor; Skin
TLV (USA)
Long-term value: 0.025 mg/m³
as Hg; Skin; BEI
EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.025 mg/m³
Skin; R
EV (Canada) Long-term value: 0.025 mg/m³
as Hg, Skin
Ingredients with biological limit values:
7439-97-6 Mercury (100.0%)
BEI (USA) 35 μg/g creatinine
Medium: urine
Time: prior to shift
Parameter: Total inorganic mercury (background
15 μg/L
Medium: blood
Time: end of shift at end of workweek
Parameter: Total inorganic mercury (background)
Additional information:
No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment:
Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.
Recommended filter device for short term use:
Use a respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (USA) or CEN (EU).
Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
Inspect gloves prior to use.
Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by manufacturer.
Material of gloves
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)
480
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Body protection:
Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form: Liquid
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: Not determined.
pH: Not determined.
Melting point/Melting range: -38.87 °C (-38 °F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 356.73 °C (674 °F)
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not determined.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Autoignition: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.00163 hPa
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 13.534 g/cm³ (112.941 lbs/gal)
Relative density
Not determined.
Vapor density
Not determined.
Evaporation rate
Not determined.
Solubility in Water (H₂O): Not miscible or difficult to mix
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not determined.
Kinematic: Not determined.
Other information
No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No data available
Incompatible materials:
Halogens
Metals
Hazardous decomposition products:
Mercury oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Fatal if inhaled.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this substance.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
No data
Skin irritation or corrosion:
May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion:
May cause irritation
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for this substance.
Carcinogenicity:
EPA-D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity: inadequate human and animal evidence of carcinogenicity or no data are available.
IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on which to classify the agent in terms of its carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.
Reproductive toxicity:
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this substance.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:
Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure:
Oral, Inhalation.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:
No effects known.
Aspiration hazard:
No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
Carcinogenic categories
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity:
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark:
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Additional ecological information:
Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
N/A
Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA
UN2809
UN proper shipping name
DOT
Mercury
ADR
2809 Mercury
IMDG, IATA
MERCURY
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class
8 Corrosive substances
Label
8, 6.1
ADR
Class
8 (CT1) Corrosive substances
Label
8+6.1
IMDG
Class
8 Corrosive substances
Label
8/6.1
IATA
Class
8 Corrosive substances
Label
8 (6.1)
Packing group
DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA
III
Environmental hazards:
N/A
Special precautions for user
Warning: Corrosive substances
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Segregation groups
Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), mercury and mercury compounds
Stowage Category
B
Stowage Code
SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Segregation Code
SG24 Stow "away from" azides
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
N/A
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Quantity limitations
On passenger aircraft/rail: 35 kg
On cargo aircraft only: 35 kg
Hazardous substance:
1 lbs, 0.454 kg
Marine Pollutant (DOT):
No
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ)
5 kg
Excepted quantities (EQ)
Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
UN "Model Regulation":
UN 2809 MERCURY, 8 (6.1), III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
GHS GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Hazard pictograms
GHS06
GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H372 Causes damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys,
the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalation.
Precautionary statements
P260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P284
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P201
Obtain special instructions before use.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P320
Specific treatment is
urgent (see on this label).
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P405
Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
7439-97-6 Mercury
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity
7439-97-6 Mercury
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male
Substance is not listed.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This substance is subject to a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) promulgated under Section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). See 40 CFR 721.
This product is being sold for research and development use.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)
Substance is not listed.
Chemical safety assessment:
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.