CAS # HAYEM'S REAGENT

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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name: HAYEM'S REAGENT

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Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Component: Mercuric Chloride -- CAS# 7487-94-7

Component: Water, Deionized -- CAS# 7732-18-5

Component: Sodium Chloride -- CAS# 7647-14-5

Component: Sodium Sulfate -- CAS# 7757-82-6

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Section 3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: This product contains a small amount of Mercuric Chloride, a toxic substance. Prolonged or repeated exposure to this

product may be hazardous. Avoid ingestion or contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. If ingested, give large quantity of water and induce vomiting.

Call a physician. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. For eyes, get medical attention.

Target Organs: eyes, skin, central nervous system, kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract.

Inhalation: Not likely to be hazardous by inhalation.

Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing.

Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation.

Ingestion: Large doses may cause nausea and general gastrointestinal upset.

Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis.

IARC: Mercuric Chloride is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.

NTP: No.

OSHA: No.

Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Mercuric Chloride. Mutation

data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Chloride. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of

Chemical Substances' for Sodium Sulfate.

Reproductive Information: No information found.

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Section 4. First Aid Measures -- In all cases, seek qualified evaluation

Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.

Ingestion: Dilute immediately with water or milk. Induce vomiting. Call a physician.

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Section5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable Properties:

Flash Point: Not Available.

Method Used: Not Available.

Flammable Limits:

LFL: Not Available.

UFL: Not Available.

Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.

Fire & Explosion Hazards: Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.

Fire Fighting Instructions: Use normal procedures/instructions.

Fire Fighting Equipment: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Do not flush to sewer. Absorb with suitable material. Containerize for disposal with a hazardous waste disposal facility. Dispose of in

accordance with local regulations.

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Section 7. Handling and Storage

As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and physical damage.

Store at room temperature.

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: No specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.

Respiratory Protection: Normal room ventilation is adequate.

Skin Protection: Chemical resistant gloves.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Odor: Odorless

Solubility in Water: Infinite

Specific Gravity: Approximately 1

pH: Not Available.

Boiling Point(ēC): Approximately 100

Melting Point(ēC): Approximately 0

Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable.

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.

Incompatibility: Aluminum and magnesium with heat.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Poisonous gases, including oxides of Mercury, Sodium and Sulfur, may be emitted during fire.

Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.

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Section 11. Toxicological Information

LD50, Oral, Mouse: (Sodium Sulfate) 5989 mg/kg, details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.

LD50, Oral, Rat: (Sodium Chloride) 3000 mg/kg, (Mercuric Chloride) 1mg/kg, details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose

value.

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Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicological Information: The Mercury is expected to be toxic to aquatic life.

Chemical Fate Information: The Mercury is expected to significantly bioaccumulate.

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Do not flush to drain. Containerize for proper disposal in a RCRA approved hazardous waste disposal facility. Always dispose of in

accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

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Section 14. Transport Information (Not meant to be all inclusive)

Non-Hazardous

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Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive -

selected regulation represented)

OSHA Status: These items meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29

CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous material.

TSCA Status: All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on the TSCA

Inventory.

Cercla Reportable Quantity: Not Reportable.

Sara Title III:

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Mercuric Chloride -

TPQ : 500/10,000 , RQ : .

Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories: No

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: No.

RCRA Status: No.

California: None reported.

Florida: Mercuric Chloride is listed on Florida's Toxic Substances List.

Pennsylvania: Mercuric Chloride is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List. Sodium Sulfate is listed as an

Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.

WHMIS Information (Canada): D-2B: Poisonous and Infectious Material

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Section 16. Other Information

NFPA Ratings--

Health: 1

Flammability: 0

Reactivity: 0

Special Notice Key: None

HMIS Ratings--

Health: 1

Flammability: 0

Reactivity: 0

Protective Equipment: B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)

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