Material Safety Data Sheet
Mercury (II) Iodide
ACC# 13820
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Mercury (II) Iodide
Catalog Numbers:
M166I-100, M166I-50, M166I-500, S80075
Synonyms:
Mercuric Iodide; Mercury Diiodide; Red Mercuric Iodide.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
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Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
7774-29-0 |
MERCURIC IODIDE |
>99 | 231-873-8 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: red solid.
Danger! Highly toxic. Poison! Causes digestive and
respiratory tract burns. Causes eye and skin burns. Light sensitive.
This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in
animals. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system
effects.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause severe eye irritation and possible eye damage.
Skin:
May cause severe skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. Poison by ingestion. May cause kidney
damage. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal
pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause corrosion and
permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Can cause nervous system damage.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung 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 adverse reproductive effects. May cause fetal effects.
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. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. 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. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote:
The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating
agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.
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. Combustion generates toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, 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: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
Store protected from light.
Storage:
Do not store in direct sunlight. 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:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to
acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
MERCURIC IODIDE
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0.025 mg/m3 TWA (as Hg) (listed under Mercury inorganic compounds).Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute (listed under Mercury inorganic 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 IODIDE:
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 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: red
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 350 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:259 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 6.3600
Molecular Formula:HgI2
Molecular Weight:454.399
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, light, dust generation,
excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, chlorine trifluoride, potassium, sodium,
light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen iodide, mercury/mercury oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7774-29-0:
OW5250000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7774-29-0:
Oral, mouse: LD50
= 17 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 18
mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 75
mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7774-29-0:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
Embryo or Fetus: Death, inhalation-rat TCLo=4870ng/m3/24H;
Extra-embryonic structures, inhalation-rat TCLo=450
ng/m3/24H; Fetotoxicity, inhalation-rat TCLo=450ng/m3/24H.
Reproductive Effects:
Fertility: Post-implantation mortality, inhalation-rat
TCLo=4870ng/m3/24H.
Mutagenicity:
Please refer to RTCES# OW5250000 for specific information.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
No information reported.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
May be toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
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 IODIDE |
MERCURY IODIDE |
Hazard Class: |
6.1 |
6.1 |
UN Number: |
UN1638 |
UN1638 |
Packing Group: |
II |
II |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7774-29-0 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
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7774-29-0: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
This material contains MERCURIC
IODIDE (listed as Mercury compounds), >99%, (CAS# 7774-29-0) which is
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 7774-29-0 (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# 7774-29-0 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# 7774-29-0 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Mercury
compounds), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, (listed as Mercury compounds).
California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains MERCURIC IODIDE, 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 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with...
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 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7774-29-0: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7774-29-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, D2B.
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# 7774-29-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #6 Date: 11/06/2007
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