SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #1600-27-7
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:
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International +1 703-527-3887
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330
Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1), H310
Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statement(s):
H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s):
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
P302 + P350 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Synonyms: Mercuric acetate
Formula: C4H6HgO4
Molecular weight: 318.68 g/mol
CAS-No: 1600-27-7
EC-No: 216-491-1
Index-No: 080-004-00-7
Acute Tox. 2
Acute Tox. 1
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
H300, H330, H310, H400, H410
M-Factor - Aquatic Acute:10
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice:
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact:
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Carbon oxides, Mercury/mercury oxides.
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combustible dusts. The potential for combustible dust formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing occurs. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place. Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1A: Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters:
Component: Mercury di(acetate)
CAS-No.: 1600-27-7
Value: TWA
Control parameters: 0.05 mg/m3 / 0.1 mg/m3
Basis:USA. NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Form: powder
Odour: No data available
Odour Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:179 - 182 °C (354 - 360 °F) - lit.
Initial boiling point: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapour pressure: No data available
Vapour density: No data available
Relative density: 3.280 g/cm3
Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity:
No data available
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
Conditions to avoid:
No data available
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides,
Mercury/mercury oxides.
Other decomposition products - No data available
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
LD50 Oral - Rat - 40.9 mg/kg
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation:
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation:
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation:
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure:
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure:
No data available
Aspiration hazard:
No data available
Additional Information:
RTECS: AI8575000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 0.025 mg/l - 96 h
Persistence and degradability:
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential:
No data available
Mobility in soil:
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
Other adverse effects:
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or
disposal. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product:
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US):
UN number: 1629 Class: 6.1 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Mercury acetate
Reportable Quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant: yes
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 1629 Class: 6.1 Packing group: II EMS-No: F-A, S-A
Proper shipping name: MERCURY ACETATE
Marine pollutant : yes
Marine pollutant : yes
IATA
UN number: 1629 Class: 6.1 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Mercury acetate
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components:
The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III,
SARA 313 Components:
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards:
Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components:
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components:
Mercury di(acetate)
CAS-No.1600-27-7
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.
