Material Safety Data Sheet
Mercuric acetate, p.a.
ACC# 00936
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Mercuric acetate, p.a.
Catalog Numbers:
AC255650000, AC255650050, AC255651000
Synonyms:
Mercury (II) acetate; mercuryl acetate; mercury diacetate;
mercuriacetate; mercuric acetate; diacetoxymecrucy; mercuric
diacetate.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
1600-27-7 |
Mercuric acetate |
100 | 216-491-1 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: almost white solid.
Danger! Highly toxic. May be fatal if swallowed.
Corrosive. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes eye and skin irritation.
Light sensitive. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous
system effects. Heat sensitive. May cause fetal effects based upon
animal studies.
Target Organs: Kidneys, nervous system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation. May cause eye burns. May cause eye
injury.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May
cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes
evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause severe
irritation and possible burns. May cause skin discoloration.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive
tract. May cause kidney damage.
Based on data relating to inorganic mercury compounds it may cause
adverse nervous system effects and possible damage. Acute mercury
poisoning can produce sudden and profound circulatory collapse with
tachycardia, hypotension, and peripheral vasoconstriction, vomiting,
and bloody diarrhea. It can be a corrosive and a nephrotoxic.
Salivation, metallic taste, abdominal pain, seizures, proteinuria,
nephrotic syndrome (oliguria and anuria) may occur. Ingestion can
produce central nervous effects as well as peripheral nervous system
effects. Ingestion may produce effects on the brain including
tremors, irritability and sensitivity, xenophobia, insomnia,
hallucinations, and mania. Symptoms of acute mercury poisoning
include: nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, foul taste in the mouth,
loosened teeth, circulatory collapse, peripheral neurological
disease, and kidneydamage. Mercury poisoning can produce shakes,
irritability, sore gums, increased saliva, personality changes, and
permanent brain or kidney damage.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract
with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing,
shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause effects similar
to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those
of acute inhalation and ingestion. Prolonged or repeated exposure
may cause gastrointestinal irritation and kidney damage. Chronic
exposure to mercury may cause permanent central nervous system
damage, fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme
diately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a
chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Poison room
locked.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Mercuric acetate
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0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Hg) (listed under Mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds).Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute (listed under Mercury, aryl and inorga
nic compounds).
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0.05 mg/m3 TWA (vapor, except organo alkyls, as Hg) (listed under Mercury compounds).10 mg/m3 IDLH (as Hg, except organo(alkyl) compounds) (listed under Mercury compounds).
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Mercuric acetate:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: almost white
Odor: Slight odor of acetic acid
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:179 - 182 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: SOLUBLE IN WATER: 364 G/L (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:3.2500g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C4H6HgO4
Molecular Weight:318.67
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents - strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, mercury/mercury oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 1600-27-7:
AI8575000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1600-27-7:
Oral, mouse: LD50
= 23900 ug/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 =
40900 ug/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 570
mg/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1600-27-7:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
Teratogenic effects have been observed in experimental
animals.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
MERCURY ACETATE |
MERCURY ACETATE |
Hazard Class: |
6.1 |
6.1 |
UN Number: |
UN1629 |
UN1629 |
Packing Group: |
II |
II |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1600-27-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
CAS# 1600-27-7: 500 lb lower threshold TPQ; 10000 lb upper threshold T
PQ
SARA Codes
CAS # 1600-27-7: immediate.
Section 313
This material contains Mercuric
acetate (listed as Mercury compounds), 100%, (CAS# 1600-27-7) which
is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 1600-27-7 (listed as Mercury compounds) is listed as a hazardous
air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
CAS# 1600-27-7 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1600-27-7 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Mercury
compounds), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains Mercuric acetate, listed as `Mercury
compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause
developmental reproductive toxicity.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
s waste.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1600-27-7: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1600-27-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 1600-27-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #5 Date: 9/26/2007
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