SAFETY DATA SHEET
Creation Date 20-Aug-2014 Revision Date 17-Jan-2018 Revision Number 3
1 . I de nt ific a t ion
Product Name Mercury (Certified ACS)
Cat No. : M141-1LB; M141-6LB
Synonyms Colloidal mercury; Hydrargyrum; Metallic mercury
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against Not for food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company
Fisher Scientific
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
Emergency Telephone Number
CHEMTRECÒ, Inside the USA: 800-424-9300
CHEMTRECÒ, Outside the USA: 001-703-527-3887
2 . H a za rd(s) ide nt ific a t ion
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2
Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Kidney.
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
May be corrosive to metals
Fatal if inhaled
May damage the unborn child
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear respiratory protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Skin
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.
3 . Com posit ion/I nform a t ion on I ngre die nt s
Component CAS-No Weight %
Mercury 7439-97-6 100
4 . First -a id m e a sure s
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if
victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket
mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate
medical attention is required.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
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Most important symptoms and No information available.
effects
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5 . Fire -fight ing m e a sure s
Suitable Extinguishing Media Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Very toxic. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic
fumes. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Mercury oxide Highly toxic fumes
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
4 0 0 N/A
6 . Ac c ide nt a l re le a se m e a sure s
Personal Precautions Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological
information.
Methods for Containment and Clean Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Soak up with inert absorbent
Up material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7 . H a ndling a nd st ora ge
Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not ingest.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area.
8 . Ex posure c ont rols / pe rsona l prot e c t ion
Exposure Guidelines
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Mercury TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3
Skin Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3
(Vacated) STEL: 0.03 mg/m3 Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3
Skin
(Vacated) Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3
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Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH IDLH: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection 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 and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection 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.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9 . Physic a l a nd c he m ic a l prope rt ie s
Physical State Liquid
Appearance Silver
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range -38.87 °C / -38 °F
Boiling Point/Range 356.72 °C / 674.1 °F
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 7.0
Specific Gravity 13.59 (H2O=1)
Solubility Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula Hg
Molecular Weight 200.59
1 0 . St a bilit y a nd re a c t ivit y
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Ammonia, Metals, Halogens
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Hazardous Decomposition Products Mercury oxide, Highly toxic fumes
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
1 1 . T ox ic ologic a l inform a t ion
Acute Toxicity
Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product
Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico
Mercury 7439-97-6 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects May cause harm to the unborn child.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure Central nervous system (CNS) Kidney
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available
delayed
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
1 2 . Ec ologic a l inform a t ion
Ecotoxicity
This product contains the following substance(s) which are hazardous for the environment.
Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
Mercury Not listed 0.9 mg/L LC50 96h Not listed EC50: = 5.0 µg/L, 96h
0.18 mg/L LC50 96h (water flea)
0.16 mg/L LC50 96h
0.5 mg/L LC50 96h
Persistence and Degradability No information available
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility No information available.
1 3 . Disposa l c onside ra t ions
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Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
Component RCRA - U Series Wastes RCRA - P Series Wastes
Mercury - 7439-97-6 U151 -
1 4 . T ra nsport inform a t ion
DOT
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name MERCURY
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name MERCURY
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name MERCURY
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name MERCURY
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
1 5 . Re gula t ory inform a t ion
International Inventories
Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Mercury X X - 231-106-7 - X - X X X
Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b)
Component TSCA 12(b)
Mercury Section 5
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SARA 313
Component CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Mercury 7439-97-6 100 1.0
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Mercury - - X X
Clean Air Act
Component HAPS Data Class 1 Ozone Depletors Class 2 Ozone Depletors
Mercury X -
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs
Mercury 1 lb -
California Proposition 65 This product contains the following proposition 65 chemicals
Component CAS-No California Prop. 65 Prop 65 NSRL Category
Mercury 7439-97-6 Developmental - Developmental
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations
Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Mercury X X X X X
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
1 6 . Ot he r inform a t ion
Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com
Creation Date 20-Aug-2014
Revision Date 17-Jan-2018
Print Date 17-Jan-2018
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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