MALLINCKRODT -- MERCURIC NITRATE MONOHYDRATE.  -- 6810-00-241-1191
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURIC NITRATE MONOHYDRATE.
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1191
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:MERCURIC NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10045-94-0
RTECS #:OW8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION,ABDOMINAL
    PAIN.VOMITING;BURNS,ULCERATION.OF THE CONJUNCTIVA & CORNEA.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEANS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL.CLEAN UP
    PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM
    DUST.PICK UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT D OES NOT GENERATE DUST.SPRINKLE AREA
    WITH SULFUR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED,LOW FIRE
    RISK AREA. PROTECT FR HEAT,SHOCK KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EAT.DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR WITH CHEM GOGGLES IF TLV
    IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL & GENERAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 8-13-85.

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

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES.
Spec Gravity:4.3
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE DELIQUESCENT POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE,ETHANOL,HYPOPHOSPHORIC ACIDS,UNSATURATES,AROMATICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF MERCURY & NITRIC OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN NOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH
    TO SEWER.

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