J T BAKER INC -- MERCURIC ACETATE, 2584  -- 6810-00N058928
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURIC ACETATE, 2584
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058928
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LN
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, MERCURY (2+) SALT; (MERCURIC ACETATE) (SARA
    302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1600-27-7
RTECS #:AI8575000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG (HG)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.025 MG(HG)/M3, S

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 41 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: COUGHING, DIFFICULT
    BREATHING. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. SKIN ABSORPTION:
    DERMATITIS. INGEST: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, IS HARMFUL  AND MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC:
    KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE. NOTE: MERCURY APPEARS ON THE NAVY
    LISTING OF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE
    HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
    CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION AND SAFE HANDLING AND
    EXPOSURE INFORMATION (FP N ).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN.  SKIN: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYES: IN CASE OF CONTACT,
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . MOVE CONTRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF LIGHT. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER
    WHICH MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:354F, 179C
Vapor Density:11.0
Spec Gravity:3.28 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH FAINT ACETIC ACID ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    MERCURY FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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