CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC. -- MERCURIC NITRATE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00-281-4163
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/27/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-4163
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGH LAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310/FAX 714-864-6220
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310 (75-1;DELORESS ANGELO)
Preparer's Name:CHARLES A. EISENHARD
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MERCURIC NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10045-94-0
RTECS #:OW8225000
Fraction by Wt: 7.5%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG HG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 0.02%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:D.I.WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 92.48%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYES:SEVERE DAMAGE;SKIN:MILD
    IRRITATION;INHALATION:NASAL & RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION;INGESTION:HIGHLY TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. KEEP WARM AND QUIET
    GIVE MILK/WTR.INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DR.IMM;SKIN:REMOVE CLOTH,SHOES;IF
    ANY COND.P ERSISTS,SEE DR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,WATER SPRAY,WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CORROS.MTL-WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES,FOOTWEAR AND
    CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W.METALS MAY GENERATE FLAMMABLE
    HYDROGEN GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SML SPILL:USE PROTECTIVE GEAR.MOP UP.PLACE IN
    SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINERS-LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.NEUTRALIZE W.SODIUM
    BICARBONATE.SWEEP UP AND DISPOSE OF AS A TOXIC WASTE.PUMP LIQUID TO
    A SUITABLE HOLDING	TANK.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W.SKIN.DO NOT STORE NEAR
    ORGANIC MATERIAL SUBJECT TO OXIDATION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR ORGANIC MATERIALS SUBJECT TO
    OXIDATION; AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY THE DGSC-SLM:NOV 6,1987

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F/100C
Vapor Pres:18
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.07
pH:1.0
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.36 (BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR SOLUTION WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:92.5

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,ALKALINE COMPOUNDS.ORGANIC COMPOUND
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN ON INCINERATION
    ALSO MERCURY METAL VAPOR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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