SECTION I:
Manufacturer's Name
Address |
W.A. Baum Co., Inc.
620 Oak Street
Copiague, NY 11726 |
Tel: 631-226-3940
Fax: 631-226-3969 |
Product
Formula CAS No.
Chemical Name |
Replacement mercury for Baumanometer® sphygmomanometer
7439-97-6, UN, NA #2809
Metallic mercury, hydrargyrum, quicksilver, Hg
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SECTION II, SECTION III
Boiling Point (° F & ° C)
Specific Gravity (H2O=1)
Freezing Point (° F & ° C)
Molecular Weight
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)
Solubility in Water
Appearance and Odor |
COMPOSITION AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
674°F, 356.7°C
13.55
-38.0°F, -38.87°C
200.59
0.0012
0.002g/100g
Silvery liquid - no odor
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SECTION IV
NFPA Ratings (scale 0-4)
CERCLA Ratings (scale 0-3) |
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health=3 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
Health=3 Fire=0 Reactivity=0 Presistence=3 |
SECTION V
Effects of Accute and Chronic Overexposure |
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
No danger until vapor level exceeds 0.05 mg/m3 (TWA); also see Section XI regarding overexposure |
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
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See Sections VII and IX
Not Carcinogenic |
SECTION VI
Stability
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) |
REACTIVITY DATA
Stable
Acetylene, acetylene gases, ammonia gases, boron
This material amalgamates with Au, Cu, Ag, Sn, Al |
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization
Conditions to Avoid |
Mercury vapor when heated
Will not occur
Heat, high temperature |
SECTION VII
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Increase ventilation in area of spill, collect spilled material for reclamation. wear disposable gloves, draw up with a syringe
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| Waste Handling and Disposal Method
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Store in closed containers. Don not incinerated mercury or dispose of it inappropriately or improperly; recycle it |
| Reportable Spill Quantity (RQ) |
One pound or greater, CERCLA Section 103, SARA Section 304 A Baumanometer® instrument contains approximately 1/4 pound of mercury; about 2 teaspoonfuls |
| SECTION VIII
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OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
(For Persons Using Baumanometer® Replacement Mercury
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| Ventilation
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Provide local exhaust or dilution to meet permissible exposure limits |
| Protective Gloves |
Suggested, latex or vinyl |
| Eye Protection |
Suggested |
SECTION IX:
Handling and Storage Precautions |
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid breathing vapor, use adequate ventilation, wash skin with soap and water after contact, no drinking, smoking or eating where mercury is handled. Remove jewelry before handling. Do not heat. Work on a nonporous surface with a lip, clean up all droplets, wear disposable gloves. |
| SECTION X: |
TRANSPORTATION |
| Shipping Name |
Replacement Mercury |
| Hazard Class |
8 (Corrosive Material) |
| SECTION XI: |
EFFECTS OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
NOTE: "Overexposure" occurs when an individual is exposed to toxic levels over an extended period of time |
| Acute Overexposure |
Metallic taste, salivation, swelling of gums, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea |
| Chronic Overexposure |
May show same symptoms as for acute, although less pronounced. Prolonged exposure over long periods of time may lead to a disease of the nervous system characterized by market tremor, unsteady gait, and personality changes. Sources of this information: NY State Department of Health; and Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries.) |
| The information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof. However, W.A. Baum Co., Inc. makes no representation as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information. It is expected that individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Accordingly, W.A. Baum Co., Inc. will not be responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the use of or reliance upon such information.
No representation or warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or of any other nature are made hereunder with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers.
W.A. Baum, Inc. |
