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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

11/23/2013

EN (English)

Page 1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Trade name

MERCURY

CAS No

7439-97-6

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

Repr. 1B

H360

STOT RE 1

H372

Aquatic Acute 1

H400

Aquatic Chronic 1

H410

2.2. Label elements

GHS-US labelling

Hazard pictograms (GHS-US)

GHS06

GHS08

GHS09

Signal word (GHS-US)

Danger

Hazard statements (GHS-US)

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

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 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

Summary of content (9 pages)

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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 CAS No : 7439-97-6 Other means of identification : Colloidal Mercury, Quick Silver, Liquid Silver, NCI-C60399, Hydrargyrum 1.2.
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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.
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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). SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide.
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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.
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MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) Odor : Odorless. Odor threshold : Not applicable pH : Not applicable Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available Melting point : No data available Freezing point : -38,87 °C (-37.
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MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) Mercury (7439-97-6) IARC group 3 Reproductive toxicity : May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
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MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 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.
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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.
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MERCURY Safety Data Sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 (HazCom 2012) SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only.