Name:
Mercury (II) Nitrate
Synonym:
Mercuric Nitrate; Mercury Nitrate; Mercury Pernitrate; Nitric Acid, Mercury (II) Salt
CAS:
10045-94-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Mercury (II) Nitrate
Synonym:Mercuric Nitrate; Mercury Nitrate; Mercury Pernitrate; Nitric Acid, Mercury (II) Salt
Synonym:Mercuric Nitrate; Mercury Nitrate; Mercury Pernitrate; Nitric Acid, Mercury (II) Salt
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 10045-94-0 | Mercuric Nitrate | >99% | 233-152-3 |
| Hazard Symbols: T+ O N Risk Phrases: 26/27/28 33 8 50/53 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Oxidizer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause transient eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be fatal if absorbed through the skin.
Chronic exposure to mercury may cause permanent central nervous system damage, fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. Poison by ingestion. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood. May form methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood).
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause gastrointestinal effects including gum and mouth inflammation, jaw necrosis, and loosening of the teeth. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown blood. Exposure to high concentrations may cause severe respiratory damage, corrosive bronchitis and interstitial pneumonitis.
Chronic:
Overexposure may cause delayed kidney injury. May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage. Chronic exposure to mercury may cause permanent central nervous system damage, fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes.
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Oxidizer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause transient eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be fatal if absorbed through the skin.
Chronic exposure to mercury may cause permanent central nervous system damage, fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. Poison by ingestion. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood. May form methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood).
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause gastrointestinal effects including gum and mouth inflammation, jaw necrosis, and loosening of the teeth. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown blood. Exposure to high concentrations may cause severe respiratory damage, corrosive bronchitis and interstitial pneumonitis.
Chronic:
Overexposure may cause delayed kidney injury. May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage. Chronic exposure to mercury may cause permanent central nervous system damage, fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Antidote: The use of d-Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Antidote: The use of d-Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel. Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Some oxidizers may react explosively with hydrocarbons(fuel). Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do NOT use dry chemicals, CO2, Halon or foams.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Some oxidizers may react explosively with hydrocarbons(fuel). Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do NOT use dry chemicals, CO2, Halon or foams.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Spills/Leaks:
Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: white to yellow white
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: decomposes
Freezing/Melting Point: 79 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 4.39
Molecular Formula: N2O6Hg
Molecular Weight: 324.5998
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acetylene; ethanol; isobutene; phosphine; potassium cyanide; sulfur; phosphinic acid; hypophosphoric acid; unsaturated hydrocarbons; aromatics; petroleum hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, toxic fumes of mercury.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acetylene; ethanol; isobutene; phosphine; potassium cyanide; sulfur; phosphinic acid; hypophosphoric acid; unsaturated hydrocarbons; aromatics; petroleum hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, toxic fumes of mercury.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 10045-94-0: OW8225000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10045-94-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 25 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 26 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 75 mg/kg.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Mercuric Nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 10045-94-0: OW8225000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10045-94-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 25 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 26 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 75 mg/kg.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Mercuric Nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EXPOSURE DATA."
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1625
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1625
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: MERCURIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1625
Packing group: II
USA RQ:CAS# 10045-94-0: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+ O N
Risk Phrases:
R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10045-94-0: 3
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 10045-94-0 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 10045-94-0 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10045-94-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3;Skin JANUARY 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3;Skin JANUARY 1993
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3;STEL 0.15 mg(Hg)/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.01 ppm (0.1 mg(Hg)/m3) JANUARY 1993
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.02 mg(Hg)/m3;STEL 0.04 mg(Hg)/m JANUARY 1993
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3;STEL 0.15 mg(Hg)/m3
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.01 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3;STEL 0.01 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-THAILAND:STEL 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.05 mg(Hg)/m3;STEL 0.15 mg(Hg)/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
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