MALLINCKRODT -- MERCURIC IODIDE  -- 6810-00F004220
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MERCURIC IODIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004220
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:EO822
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361
CAGE:EO822

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MERCURIC IODIDE
CAS:7774-29-0
RTECS #:OW5250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, C, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.1 MG/M3 (HG)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES/COUGHING/HEADACHES/DERMATITIS/BURNS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED,
    INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING/SHOES. EYE:  WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL A
    PHYS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/NIOSH APPROVED
    SCBA

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING/RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. PICPLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD TH DOESN'T
    GENERATE DUST.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSIL
    DAMAGE/DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST/KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED/DON'T GET IN
    EYES/ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING/WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH HANDS
    BERE EATING/DON'T EAT/DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A SUPPLIED AIR FULL
    FACEPIECE RESP OR HOOD
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYEWASH/QUICK-DRENCH/BOOTS/LAB
    COAT/APRON/COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 12 AUG 85. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 454.40. MELTING POINT: 259C
    (498F). CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN WHEN WORKING TH THIS
    MATERIAL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:662F
Vapor Density:6.28
Appearance and Odor:SCARLET RED POWDER, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMIDES/CHLORIDES/AMMONIA/ALKALIES/CYANIDES/COPPER/IODOFORM
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF MERCURY/IODINE
    WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DON'T FLUSH
    TO SEWER. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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