Section 1.
Chemical Product and Company Identification Product
Name: HAYEM'S REAGENT ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Section
14. Transport Information (Not meant to be all inclusive) Non-Hazardous ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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
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