| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2075 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 3 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Mercuric Thiocyanate 0.42% w/v in Methanol |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | N/A |
| RTECS: | PC1400000 |
| C.A.S | See Below |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Mercuric Thiocyanate (Mercuric Sulfocyanate) | CAS# 592-85-8 | 0.42% | W/V | ACGIH TLV-TWA 0.05 MG (Hg)/M3 (SKIN) |
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Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (Low Acetone) | CAS# 67-56-1 | Balance | v/v | OSHA TWA 200 ppm, ACGIH STEL 250 ppm |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Wash exposed area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Eliminate Ignition Sources. Absorb with vermiculite or other inert material. Place in container. If fire hazard exists, blanket spill with alcohol foam or use water spray to disperse vapors.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Use in a well ventilated area. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not get on skin in eyes or on clothing. Do not expose to temperatures avove 140 deg F. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure. Use in a well ventilated area.
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | -144 F | Specific Gravity | 0.792
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| Boiling Point: | 148.3 F |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | >99% |
| Vapor Pressure: | 96.0 Hg |
Evaporation Rate: | 2.0 |
| Vapor Density: |
1.11 |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
information not available |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Pale yellow liquid with alcohol odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
5.5% in air by Vol. |
| Flash Point: |
54 Deg F (Open cup) |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
36.5% in air by Vol. |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. |
Materials to Avoid:
See Section 11 |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
oxides of carbon, mercury compounds. |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| TOXIC! Contains mercury! Conditions to avoid/Incompatibilities: Avoid heat sparks, and open flames. Incompatible with Acids and Oxidizers. INGESTION:may be poisonous or fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Exposure may adversely affect people with chronic disease of the central nervous system, skin, gastrointestinal tract or eyes. |
| DOT Classification: Flammable Liquids, toxic, n.o.s. (Methanol, Mercuric Thiocyanate), 3, UN1992, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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