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MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) Date of issue: 11/19/2013 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Trade name : MERCURY Other means of identification : Colloidal Mercury, Quick Silver, Liquid Silver, NCI-C60399, Hydrargyrum 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/mixture : Variety of industrial, analytical and research applications. 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Intertek Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals 2 Riverway,Suite 500 Houston, TX 77056 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : 1-800-424-9300 SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Acute Tox. 1 (Inhalation:dust,mist) H330 2.2. Label elements GHS-US labelling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) Signal word (GHS-US) Hazard statements (GHS-US) Precautionary statements (GHS-US) Danger H330 - Fatal if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe vapors, gas P264 - Wash skin, hands 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 eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, Face mask P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... P314 - Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see First aid measures on this label) 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 comply with applicable local, national and international regulation. 2.3. Other hazards other hazards which do not result in classification When inhaled, Mercury will be rapidly distributed throughout the body. During this time, Mercury will cross the blood-brain barrier, and become oxidized to the Hg (II) oxidation state. The oxidized species of Mercury cannot cross the blood-brain barrier and thus accumulates in the

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) brain. Mercury in other organs is removed slowly from the body via the kidneys. The average half-time for clearance of Mercury for different parts of the human body is as follows: lung: 1.7 days; head: 21 days; kidney region: 64 days; chest: 43 days; whole body: 58 days. Mercury can be irritating to contaminated skin and eye. Prolonged contact may lead to ulceration of the skin. Allergic reactions (i.e. rashes, welts) may occur in sensitive individuals. Mercury can be...

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment for Mercury over-exposure must be given. The following treatment protocol for ingestion of Mercury is from Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products (5th Edition, 1984). Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream. Fire hazard : Not flammable. Mercury vapors and oxides...

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) Precautions for safe handling : As with all chemicals, avoid getting Mercury ON YOU or IN YOU. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Obtain special instructions before use. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapor. Report all Mercury releases promptly. Open container slowly on a stable...

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) Odor Odor threshold pH Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) Melting point Freezing point Boiling point Flash point Self ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Flammability (solid, gas) Vapour pressure Relative vapor density at 20 °C Relative density Relative density of saturated gas/air mixture Solubility Log Pow Log Kow Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, dynamic Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Explosive limits 9.2. Other information No additional...

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012)

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) 13.1. Waste treatment methods Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate federal, state, and local regulations. This product, if unaltered by use, should be recycled. If altered by use, recycling may be possible. Consult Bethlehem Apparatus Company for information. If Mercury must be disposed of as hazardous waste, it must be handled at a permitted facility or...

MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) Mercury (7439-97-6) Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Sustances List) inventory. WHMIS Classification Class D Division 1 Subdivision A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects Class D Division 2 Subdivision A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects Class E - Corrosive Material EU-Regulations Mercury (7439-97-6) Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) substances. Classification...