SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #7783-34-8
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification:
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute oral toxicity Category 2
Acute dermal toxicity Category 1
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statements:
Fatal if swallowed
Fatal in contact with skin
Fatal if inhaled
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
Prevention:
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear respiratory protection
Response:
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell
Inhalation:
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Skin:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Rinse mouth
Storage:
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC):
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Compnent / CAS-No:
Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate / 7783-34-8
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice:
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is required.
Eye Contact:
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects:
None reasonably foreseeable.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical:
Very toxic. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Mercury oxide
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors
NFPA:
Health - 4
Flammability - 1
Instability - 1
Physical hazards
N/A
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental Precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up:
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe vapors/dust. Do not ingest.
Storage:
Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from direct sunlight.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component:
Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
ACGIH TLV:
TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 Skin
OSHA PEL:
(Vacated) Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3
NIOSH IDLH:
IDLH: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3
Mexico OEL (TWA):
TWA: 0.05 mg/m3
Engineering Measures:
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance Off-white
Odor slight nitric
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 3
Melting Point/Range 77 - 79 °C / 170.6 - 174.2 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 4.39
Bulk Density 1200 kg/m3
Solubility Soluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula HgN2O6 . H2O
Molecular Weight 342.6
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard:
None known, based on information available
Stability:
Light sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid:
Avoid dust formation. Incompatible products. Excess heat. Exposure to light.
Incompatible Materials:
Alcohols, Ammonia, Cyanides, Reducing
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Mercury oxide
Hazardous Polymerization:
No information available.
Hazardous Reactions:
None under normal processing
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
LD50 Oral: LD50 = 26 mg/kg ( Rat )
LD50 Dermal: LD50 = 75 mg/kg ( Rat )
LC50 Inhalation: Not listed
Toxicologically Synergistic Products:
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation:
No information available
Sensitization:
No information available
Carcinogenicity
Component: Mercury(II) nitrate, monohydrate
CAS-No: 7783-34-8
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
ACGIH: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
Mexico: Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard: No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed: No information available
Endocrine Disruptor Information: No information available
Other Adverse Effects: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Reacts with water so no ecotoxicity data for the substance is available. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
Freshwater Algae: Not listed
Freshwater Fish: 0.17 mg/l (fathead minnow)
Microtox: Not listed
Water Flea: Not listed
Persistence and Degradability:
May persist based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation: No information available.
Mobility:
Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods:
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN-No UN1625
Proper Shipping Name MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN1625
Proper Shipping Name MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN1625
Proper Shipping Name MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1625
Proper Shipping Name MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class 6.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class P
Packing Group II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
TSCA: -
DSL: -
NDSL: -
EINECS: -
ELINCS: -
NLP:
PICCS: X
ENCS: -
AICS: X
IECSC: X
KECL: -
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
CAS-No: 7783-34-8
Weight: >95 %
SARA 313 - Threshold Values: 1.0 %
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
CWA - Hazardous Substances: -
CWA - Reportable Quantities: -
CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants: -
Clean Air Act
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
HAPS Data: X
Class 1 Ozone Depletors
Class 2 Ozone Depletors: -
RCLA
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
Hazardous Substances RQs: 10 lb
CERCLA EHS RQs: -
California Proposition 65
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
CAS-No: 7783-34-8
California Prop. 65: Developmental
Prop 65 NSRL: -
Category: Developmental
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Component: Mercury (II) nitrate, monohydrate
Massachusetts: -
New Jersey: X
Pennsylvania: X
Illinois: X
Rhode Island: -
U.S. Department of Transportation:
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
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.
