HAWK CREEK LABORATORY INC -- MERCURIC NITRATE  -- 6810-01-044-4218
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE
MSDS Date:07/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-044-4218
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HAWK CREEK LABORATORY INC
Address:RD 1 SIMPSON RD
Box:686
City:GLEN ROCK
State:PA
ZIP:17327
Country:US
Info Phone Num:717-235-3849
Emergency Phone Num:717-235-3849
CAGE:61084
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HAWK CREEK LABORATORY, INC.
Address:RT 1, SIMPSON ROAD
Box:686
City:GLEN ROCK
State:PA
ZIP:17327-9622
Country:US
Phone:717-235-3849
CAGE:61084

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

Ingred Name:MERCURIC NITRATE MONOHYDRATE. LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 8 MG/KG
CAS:7783-34-8
Fraction by Wt: 8.2%
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG HG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG HG/M3

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: DILUTE
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC BY INGESTION, INHALATION, OR
    SKIN CONTACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL
    PAIN, BURNS, AND DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINS; GET IMMED MED
    ASSISTANCE. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED;  GET MED ATTN. INGEST:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC MERCURY COMPOUNDS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH SAND OR VERMICULITE AND SCOOP UP
    AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUST MATLS &
    IGNITION SOURCE.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS DUE TO RETAINED
    RESIDUE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS OR MISTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGG & (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

HCC:T4
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AQUEOUS SOLUTION

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ORGANIC
    MATERIALS, REDUCING AGENTS AND LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY AND MERCURY COMPOUNDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. TOX CHEM/CHEMS SUBJECT TO RPTG REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
    313, SARA TITLE III.

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