SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
Health hazard
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
mercury diiodide
Hazard statements
H300+H310+H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
4
0
0
Health = 4
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
3
0
0
Health = 3
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: N/A
vPvB: N/A
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
CAS # / Substance Name
7774-29-0 Mercury diiodide
Identification number(s)
EC number: 231-873-8
Index number: 080-002-00-6
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 have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
If inhaled:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of skin contact: Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.
In case of eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.
If swallowed: Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
No data available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No data available
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
Environmental precautions: Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water courses, or sewage systems.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
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: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Specific end use(s) No data available
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7774-29-0 mercury diiodide
PEL Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m3
as Hg; see OSHA standard interpretation memo
REL Long-term value: 0.05* mg/m3
Ceiling limit value: 0.1 mg/m3
as Hg; *Vapor; Skin
TLV Long-term value: 0.025 mg/m3
as Hg; Skin; BEI
Ingredients with biological limit values:
7774-29-0 mercury diiodide
BEI 35 μg/L
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: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection: Safety glasses
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: Orange
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: No data available.
pH: N/A
Melting point/Melting range: 259 °C (498 °F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 354 °C (669 °F)
Flash point: N/A
Flammability (solid, gas): Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: No data available.
Autoignition: No data available.
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: No data available.
Upper: No data available.
Vapor pressure: no data hPa
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 6.271 g/cm3 (52.331 lbs/gal)
Bulk density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1350 kg/m3
Relative density No data available.
Vapor density N/A
Evaporation rate N/A
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble.
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: N/A
Kinematic: N/A
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
Solids content: 100.0 %
Other information No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No data available
Incompatible materials: No data available
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral LD50 18 mg/kg (rat)
7774-29-0 mercury diiodide
Oral LD50 18 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 75 mg/kg (rat)
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information: Danger through skin absorption.
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
7774-29-0 mercury diiodide 3
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
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 fish
Additional ecological information:
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
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:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1638
UN proper shipping name
DOT Mercury iodide
IMDG, IATA MERCURY IODIDE
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class 6.1 Toxic substances
Label 6.1
IMDG, IATA
Class 6.1 Toxic substances
Label 6.1
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA II
Environmental hazards:
Marine pollutant: No
Special precautions for user N/A
Danger code (Kemler): 60
Segregation groups Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic
compounds), mercury and mercury compounds
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: 25 kg
On cargo aircraft only: 100 kg
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) .5kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E4
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 1 g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 g
UN "Model Regulation": UN1638, Mercury iodide, 6.1, II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Sara
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is listed.
Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is listed.
Carcinogenic categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
7774-29-0 mercury diiodide D
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
7774-29-0 mercury diiodide A4
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
mercury diiodide
Hazard statements
H300+H310+H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.