| Common Name: | MERCURIC CHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 3/12/2019 |
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LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
MERCURIC CHLORIDE
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 11/13/2007
REVISION DATE: 03/12/2019
SUPERSEDES: 11/20/2017
VERSION: 1.3
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE NAME: MERCURIC CHLORIDE
CAS-NO.: 7487-94-7
PRODUCT CODE: LC16590
FORMULA: HgCl2
SYNONYMS:
BICHLORIDE OF MERCURY / DICHLOROMERCURY / MERCURY BICHLORIDE / MERCURY
PERCHLORIDE / MERCURY (II) CHLORIDE
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE:
VETERINARY MEDICINE
LABORATORY CHEMICAL
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICAL
CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE
DISINFECTANT
RECOMMENDED USE: LABORATORY CHEMICALS
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM, INC.
JACKSON'S POINTE COMMERCE PARK BUILDING 1000
1010 JACKSON'S POINTE COURT
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
F: 724-473-0647
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR +1-703-741-5970
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL) CATEGORY 1:
H300: FATAL IF SWALLOWED
ACUTE TOXICITY (DERMAL) CATEGORY 1:
H310: FATAL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
CARCINOGENICITY CATEGORY 2:
H351: SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY CATEGORY 2:
H361: SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) CATEGORY 2:
H373:
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ORGANS (NERVOUS SYSTEM) THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE
HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE HAZARD CATEGORY 1:
H400: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - CHRONIC HAZARD CATEGORY 1:
H410: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS US):
GHS06: SKULLS AND CROSSBONES
GHS08: HEALTH HAZARD
GHS09: ENVIRONMENT
SIGNAL WORD (GHS US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS US):
H300+H310: FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
H351: SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER
H361: SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
H373:
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ORGANS (NERVOUS SYSTEM) THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE
H410: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS US):
P201: OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
P202:
DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
P260: DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
P262: DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P270: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION, FACE
PROTECTION.
P301+P310:
IF SWALLOWED: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P302+P352:
IF ON SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER.
P308+P313:
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION.
P310: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P330: IF SWALLOWED, RINSE MOUTH
P361+P364:
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH IT BEFORE REUSE.
P391: COLLECT SPILLAGE.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION: NONE.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES:
SUBSTANCE TYPE: MONO-CONSTITUENT
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (CAS-NO.) 7487-94-7 100 ACUTE TOX. 1 (ORAL), H300
(MAIN CONSTITUENT) ACUTE TOX. 1 (DERMAL), H310
CARC. 2, H351
REPR. 2, H361
STOT RE 2, H373
AQUATIC ACUTE 1, H400
AQUATIC CHRONIC 1, H410
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
3.2. MIXTURES: NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL: CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS.
UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND RESPIRATION.
RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN.
CARDIAC ARREST: PERFORM RESUSCITATION.
VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING: HALF-SEATED.
VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING:
PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY COVERING THE
VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID.
KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN.
DEPENDING ON THE VICTIM'S CONDITION: DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION:
REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR.
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS: CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER (15 MINUTES)/SHOWER. WASH IMMEDIATELY
WITH PE-GLYCOL 400. REMOVE CLOTHING BEFORE WASHING. DO NOT APPLY (CHEMICAL)
NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. COVER WOUNDS WITH STERILE BANDAGE. CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. IF BURNED SURFACE >10%: TAKE VICTIM TO HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. DO NOT APPLY
NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. TAKE VICTIM TO AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST. REMOVE CONTACT
LENSES, IF PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. GIVE NOTHING TO DRINK. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. CALL POISON INFORMATION CENTRE
(WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM).
INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL. TAKE THE CONTAINER/VOMIT TO THE DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
COUGHING. METAL TASTE. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF
THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES. CORROSION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT: CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
NAUSEA. VOMITING. ABDOMINAL PAIN. DIARRHOEA. BLOOD IN STOOL. BLEEDING OF
THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION. BURNS TO THE
GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. FOLLOWING
SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
DECREASED RENAL FUNCTION. CHANGE IN URINE OUTPUT. CHANGE IN URINE
COMPOSITION. LOW ARTERIAL PRESSURE. DISTURBANCES OF HEART RATE.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
GASTROINTESTINAL COMPLAINTS. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION. BRAIN AFFECTION.
AFFECTION OF THE RENAL TISSUE. TREMOR. AFFECTION/DISCOLORATION OF THE
TEETH. INFLAMMATION/DAMAGE OF THE EYE TISSUE. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. AUDITORY
DISTURBANCES. IMPAIRED MEMORY. DELUSIONS.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
ADAPT EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD: DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. NON COMBUSTIBLE.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD.
REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
REACTIVITY:
DECOMPOSES SLOWLY ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME) BASES AND WITH (STRONG) OXIDIZERS:
RELEASE OF HEAT.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME) METALS: (INCREASED) RISK OF FIRE/EXPLOSION.
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FIRE:
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: KEEP UPWIND.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. DILUTE TOXIC
GASES WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC FIRE-FIGHTING WATER. USE
WATER MODERATELY AND IF POSSIBLE COLLECT OR CONTAIN IT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
HEAT/FIRE EXPOSURE: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: GLOVES. FACE-SHIELD. CORROSION-PROOF SUIT.
DUST CLOUD PRODUCTION: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
MARK THE DANGER AREA. PREVENT DUST CLOUD FORMATION. NO NAKED FLAMES. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
MEASURES IN CASE OF DUST RELEASE:
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: KEEP UPWIND.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
DUST PRODUCTION: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: STOP RELEASE. VENTILATE AREA.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION. PREVENT SPREADING IN SEWERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK,
CUT OFF THE SUPPLY. DAM UP THE SOLID SPILL. KNOCK DOWN/DILUTE DUST CLOUD
WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC/CORROSIVE PRECIPITATION WATER.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
PREVENT DISPERSION BY COVERING WITH DRY SAND. SCOOP SOLID SPILL INTO
CLOSING CONTAINERS. CAREFULLY COLLECT THE SPILL/LEFTOVERS. CLEAN
CONTAMINATED SURFACES WITH AN EXCESS OF WATER. TAKE COLLECTED SPILL TO
MANUFACTURER/COMPETENT AUTHORITY. WASH CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AFTER
HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
ADDITIONAL HAZARDS WHEN PROCESSED:
PULVERIZATION RAPIDLY INCREASES TOXIC CONCENTRATION.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
AVOID RAISING DUST. KEEP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES/HEAT. MEASURE THE
CONCENTRATION IN THE AIR REGULARLY. CARRY OPERATIONS IN THE OPEN/UNDER
LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION OR WITH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. COMPLY WITH THE
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. THOROUGHLY CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. DO
NOT DISCHARGE THE WASTE INTO THE DRAIN. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
WASH HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING AND WHEN LEAVING WORK. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS:
STRONG BASES. STRONG OXIDIZERS. METALS. PHOSPHATES. SULFITES.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: DIRECT SUNLIGHT. AIR AND MOISTURE SENSITIVE.
HEAT-IGNITION:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM:
OXIDIZING AGENTS. STRONG ACIDS. (STRONG) BASES. CELLULOSIC MATERIALS.
METALS.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE IN A COOL AREA. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE IN A DRY AREA.
STORE IN A DARK AREA. KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP
LOCKED UP. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE NOT ADMITTED. MEET THE LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
CLOSING. DRY. CLEAN. OPAQUE. CORRECTLY LABELED. MEET THE LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS. SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL:
STEEL. STAINLESS STEEL. SYNTHETIC MATERIAL. GLASS. STONEWARE/PORCELAIN.
MATERIAL TO AVOID: ALUMINIUM. LEAD. IRON. COPPER. TIN. ZINC.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (MG/M3): 0.025 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 0.05 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (CEILING) (MG/M3): 0.1 MG/M3
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. GLOVES. DUST/AEROSOL MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P3. SAFETY
GLASSES.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE EXCELLENT RESISTANCE: NITRILE RUBBER
HAND PROTECTION: GLOVES
EYE PROTECTION: FACE SHIELD.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: CORROSION-PROOF CLOTHING.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: HEAD/NECK PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
DUST PRODUCTION: DUST MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P3.
ON HEATING: FULL FACE MASK WITH FILTER TYPE HG.
HIGH DUST PRODUCTION: SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
APPEARANCE:
CRYSTALLINE SOLID. CRYSTALLINE POWDER. GRAINS.
WHITE OR COLORLESS
ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: 3.2 (1.5 %)
MELTING POINT: 277 DEG. C
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: 302 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.0001 HPA (20 DEG. C)
VAPOR PRESSURE AT 50 DEG. C: 0.0025 HPA
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: 9.8
RELATIVE DENSITY: 5.4
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 5440 KG/M3
MOLECULAR MASS: 271.49 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
MODERATELY SOLUBLE IN WATER. SUBSTANCE SINKS IN WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL.
SOLUBLE IN ACETONE. SOLUBLE IN DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE. SOLUBLE IN METHANOL.
SOLUBLE IN HYDROCHLORIC ACID. SOLUBLE IN GLYCEROL. SOLUBLE IN ACETIC ACID.
SOLUBLE IN PYRIDINE. SOLUBLE IN ETHYLACETATE.
WATER: 6.9 G/100 ML
ETHANOL: 33 G/100 ML
ETHER: 4 G/100 ML
LOG POW: 0.1 - 0.22 (CALCULATED)
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NOT APPLICABLE.
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
SATURATION CONCENTRATION: 0.0011 G/M3
VOC CONTENT: 0%
OTHER PROPERTIES: SUBSTANCE HAS ACID REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY: DECOMPOSES SLOWLY ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME) BASES AND WITH (STRONG) OXIDIZERS:
RELEASE OF HEAT.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME) METALS: (INCREASED) RISK OF FIRE/EXPLOSION.
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: UNSTABLE ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: AVOID DUST FORMATION. DIRECT SUNLIGHT. MOISTURE.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
STRONG OXIDIZERS. STRONG BASES. SULFITES. METALS.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: MERCURY. CHLORINE.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: SKIN AND EYE CONTACT; INHALATION
ACUTE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
LD50 ORAL RAT 1: MG/KG (RAT, ORAL)
LD50 DERMAL RAT: 41 MG/KG (RAT, DERMAL)
ATE US (ORAL) 1: MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (DERMAL): 41 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
PH: 3.2 (1.5%)
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
PH: 3.2 (1.5%)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE:
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ORGANS (NERVOUS SYSTEM) THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS. IRRITANT TO THE RESPIRATORY
ORGANS. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. CAUTION! SUBSTANCE IS ABSORBED THROUGH
THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
COUGHING. METAL TASTE. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF
THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES. CORROSION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT: CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
NAUSEA. VOMITING. ABDOMINAL PAIN. DIARRHOEA. BLOOD IN STOOL. BLEEDING OF
THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION. BURNS TO THE
GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
DECREASED RENAL FUNCTION. CHANGE IN URINE OUTPUT. CHANGE IN URINE
COMPOSITION. LOW ARTERIAL PRESSURE. DISTURBANCES OF HEART RATE.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
GASTROINTESTINAL COMPLAINTS. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION. BRAIN AFFECTION.
AFFECTION OF THE RENAL TISSUE. TREMOR. AFFECTION/DISCOLORATION OF THE
TEETH. INFLAMMATION/DAMAGE OF THE EYE TISSUE. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. AUDITORY
DISTURBANCES. IMPAIRED MEMORY. DELUSIONS.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
ECOLOGY - GENERAL: DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES (REGULATION (EU)
NO 517/2014). NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION
(EC) NO 1005/2009).
ECOLOGY - WATER:
VERY TOXIC TO CRUSTACEA. VERY TOXIC TO FISHES. GROUNDWATER POLLUTANT.
INHIBITS PHOTOSYNTHESIS OF ALGAE. VERY TOXIC TO BACTERIA. PH SHIFT.
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
LC50 FISH 1: 0.03 MG/L (96 H, POECILIA RETICULATA)
EC50 DAPHNIA 1: 0.003 MG/L (48 H, DAPHNIA MAGNA)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
BIODEGRADABILITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): NOT APPLICABLE
THOD: NOT APPLICABLE
BOD (% OF THOD): NOT APPLICABLE
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
BCF FISH 1: 10000 (PISCES)
BCF FISH 2: 500 - 4620 (CYPRINUS CARPIO, TEST DURATION: 10 WEEKS)
BCF OTHER AQUATIC ORGANISMS 1: 10000 (OSTREIDAE)
LOG POW: 0.1 - 0.22 (CALCULATED)
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
POTENTIAL FOR BIOACCUMULATION (500 </= BCF </= 5000).
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
ECOLOGY - SOIL: NO (TEST)DATA ON MOBILITY OF THE SUBSTANCE AVAILABLE.
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
REGIONAL LEGISLATION (WASTE):
DISPOSAL MUST BE DONE ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL REGULATIONS.
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO SURFACE WATER (DIRECTIVE 2000/60/EC, COUNCIL DECISION
2455/2001/EC). REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL
REGULATIONS. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY
ENTAIL A RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF
THE WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT
STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
RECYCLE/REUSE. REMOVE TO AN AUTHORIZED DUMP (CLASS I). REMOVE FOR
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC, AS AMENDED BY REGULATION
(EU) NO 1357/2014 AND REGULATION (EU) NO 2017/997.
ECOLOGY - WASTE MATERIALS:
AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. HAZARDOUS WASTE DUE TO TOXICITY.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: UN1624 MERCURIC CHLORIDE, 6.1, II
UN-NO.(DOT): UN1624
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): MERCURIC CHLORIDE
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
6.1 - CLASS 6.1 - POISONOUS MATERIALS 49 CFR 173.132
PACKING GROUP (DOT): II - MEDIUM DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 6.1 - POISON
DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: YES
MARINE POLLUTANT: YES
ENVIRONMENT
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 212
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 242
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB8 - AUTHORIZED IBCS: METAL (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B AND
31N); RIGID PLASTICS (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE
(11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1,
21HZ2, 31HZ1 AND 31HZ2); FIBERBOARD (11G); WOODEN (11C, 11D AND 11F);
FLEXIBLE (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 OR
13M2).
IP2 - WHEN IBCS OTHER THAN METAL OR RIGID PLASTICS IBCS ARE USED, THEY MUST
BE OFFERED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN A CLOSED FREIGHT CONTAINER OR A CLOSED
TRANSPORT VEHICLE.
IP4 - FLEXIBLE, FIBERBOARD OR WOODEN IBCS MUST BE SIFT-PROOF AND
WATER-RESISTANT OR BE FITTED WITH A SIFT-PROOF AND WATER-RESISTANT LINER.
T3 - 2.65 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(2)
TP33 - THE PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION ASSIGNED FOR THIS SUBSTANCE APPLIES
FOR GRANULAR AND POWDERED SOLIDS AND FOR SOLIDS WHICH ARE FILLED AND
DISCHARGED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT WHICH ARE COOLED AND
TRANSPORTED AS A SOLID MASS. SOLID SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED OR OFFERED FOR
TRANSPORT ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT ARE AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN
PORTABLE TANKS CONFORMING TO THE PROVISIONS OF PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION T4
FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF PACKING GROUP III OR T7 FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF
PACKING GROUP II, UNLESS A TANK WITH MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMUM SHELL THICKNESS, MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE,
PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICES OR BOTTOM OUTLETS ARE ASSIGNED IN WHICH CASE THE
MORE STRINGENT TANK INSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY. FILLING
LIMITS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PORTABLE TANK SPECIAL PROVISION TP3.
SOLIDS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE MATERIAL MUST BE
TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 153
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 25 KG
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 100 KG
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
A - THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO VESSEL
AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL.
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: UN1624 MERCURIC CHLORIDE, 6.1, II
UN-NO. (TDG): UN1624
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS): MERCURIC CHLORIDE
TDG PRIMARY HAZARD CLASSES: 6.1 - CLASS 6.1 - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
PACKING GROUP: II - MEDIUM DANGER
EXPLOSIVE LIMIT AND LIMITED QUANTITY INDEX: 0.5 KG
PASSENGER CARRYING ROAD VEHICLE OR PASSENGER CARRYING RAILWAY VEHICLE
INDEX: 25 KG
TRANSPORT BY SEA:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION (IMDG):
UN 1624 MERCURIC CHLORIDE, 6.1, II, MARINE POLLUTANT/ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS
UN-NO. (IMDG): 1624
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IMDG): MERCURIC CHLORIDE
CLASS (IMDG): 6.1 - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
PACKING GROUP (IMDG): II - SUBSTANCES PRESENTING MEDIUM DANGER
EMS-NO. (1): F-A
EMS-NO. (2): S-A
MARINE POLLUTANT: YES
ENVIRONMENT
AIR TRANSPORT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION (IATA):
UN 1624 MERCURIC CHLORIDE, 6.1, II, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
UN-NO. (IATA): 1624
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IATA): MERCURIC CHLORIDE
CLASS (IATA): 6.1 - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
PACKING GROUP (IATA): II - MEDIUM DANGER
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY
LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES SARA SECTION 302
SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF UNITED STATES SARA SECTION 313
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 500 LB
SARA SECTION 302 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ): 500 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES:
HEALTH HAZARD - ACUTE TOXICITY (ANY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE)
HEALTH HAZARD - CARCINOGENICITY
HEALTH HAZARD - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
HEALTH HAZARD - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE)
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY
CHEMICAL(S) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OR TITLE
III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 AND
40 CFR PART 372.
MERCURIC CHLORIDE CAS-NO. 7487-94-7 100%
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST)
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN IDL (INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE LIST)
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
MERCURIC CHLORIDE (7487-94-7):
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - CARCINOGENS LIST: NO
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: YES
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - FEMALE: NO
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - MALE: NO
THIS PRODUCT CAN EXPOSE YOU TO MERCURIC CHLORIDE, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. FOR
MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 03/12/2019
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16:
H300: FATAL IF SWALLOWED
H310: FATAL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
H351: SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER
H361: SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
H373: MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE
H400: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
H410: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 4 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN BE
LETHAL.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 0 - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN UNDER TYPICAL FIRE
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING INTRINSICALLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS SUCH AS CONCRETE, STONE, AND SAND.
NFPA REACTIVITY 1 - MATERIALS THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE BUT
CAN BECOME UNSTABLE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 4 SEVERE HAZARD - LIFE-THREATENING, MAJOR OR PERMANENT
DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM SINGLE OR REPEATED
OVEREXPOSURES
FLAMMABILITY 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN
PHYSICAL 1 SLIGHT HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE
BUT CAN BECOME UNSTABLE (SELF-REACT) AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. MATERIALS MAY REACT
NON-VIOLENTLY WITH WATER OR UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION IN THE ABSENCE OF INHIBITORS.
PERSONAL PROTECTION F
F - SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, DUST
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