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1.
1.1
IDENTIFICATION
OF
THE
SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE
AND
OF
THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product
identifiers
Product
name
Product
Number
Brand
Index-No.
CAS-No.
:
:
:
:
:
Mercury(II)
iodide
221090
Anonymous-Anonymous
080-002-00-6
7774-29-0
1.2
Relevant
identified
uses
of
the
substance
or
mixture
and
uses
advised
against
Identified
uses
:
Laboratory
chemicals,
Manufacture
of
substances 2.
2.1
2.2
HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of
the
substance
or
mixture
Classification
according
to
Regulation
(EC)
No
1272/2008
[EU-GHS/CLP]
Acute
toxicity,
Inhalation
(Category
2)
Acute
toxicity,
Dermal
(Category
1)
Acute
toxicity,
Oral
(Category
2)
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
repeated
exposure
(Category
2)
Acute
aquatic
toxicity
(Category
1)
Chronic
aquatic
toxicity
(Category
1)
Classification
according
to
EU
Directives
67/548/EEC
or
1999/45/EC
Very
toxic
by
inhalation,
in
contact
with
skin
and
if
swallowed.
Danger
of
cumulative
effects.
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
organisms,
may
cause
long-term
adverse
effects
in
the
aquatic
environment.
Label
elements
Labelling
according
Regulation
(EC)
No
1272/2008
[CLP]
Pictogram
Signal
word
Hazard
statement(s)
H300
H310
H330
H373
H410
Danger
Fatal
if
swallowed.
Fatal
in
contact
with
skin.
Fatal
if
inhaled.
May
cause
damage
to
organs
through
prolonged
or
repeated
exposure.
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
life
with
long
lasting
effects.
Precautionary
statement(s)
P260
P264
P273
P280
P284
P301
+
P310
Supplemental
Hazard
Do
not
breathe
dust/
fume/
gas/
mist/
vapours/
spray.
Wash
hands
thoroughly
after
handling.
Avoid
release
to
the
environment.
Wear
protective
gloves/
protective
clothing.
Wear
respiratory
protection.
IF
SWALLOWED:
Immediately
call
a
POISON
CENTER
or
doctor/
physician.
none
Statements
According
to
European
Directive
67/548/EEC
as
amended.
Hazard
symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R26/27/28
R33
R50/53
Very
toxic
by
inhalation,
in
contact
with
skin
and
if
swallowed.
Danger
of
cumulative
effects.
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
organisms,
may
cause
long-term
adverse
effects
in
the
aquatic
environment.
S-phrase(s)
S13
S28
S45
S60
S61
Keep
away
from
food,
drink
and
animal
feedingstuffs.
After
contact
with
skin,
wash
immediately
with
plenty
of
soap
and
water.
In
case
of
accident
or
if
you
feel
unwell,
seek
medical
advice
immediately
(show
the
label
where
possible).
This
material
and
its
container
must
be
disposed
of
as
hazardous
waste.
Avoid
release
to
the
environment.
Refer
to
special
instructions/
Safety
data
sheets.
2.3
3.
3.1
Other
hazards
-
none
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON
INGREDIENTS
Substances
Synonyms
Formula
Molecular
Weight
Component
Mercury
diiodide
:
:
:
Mercuric
iodide
red
HgI2
454,4
g/mol
Concentration
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
7774-29-0
231-873-8
080-002-00-6
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4.
4.1
FIRST
AID
MEASURES
Description
of
first
aid
measures
General
advice
Consult
a
physician.
Show
this
safety
data
sheet
to
the
doctor
in
attendance.
If
inhaled
If
breathed
in,
move
person
into
fresh
air.
If
not
breathing,
give
artificial
respiration.
Consult
a
physician.
In
case
of
skin
contact
Wash
off
with
soap
and
plenty
of
water.
Take
victim
immediately
to
hospital.
Consult
a
physician.
In
case
of
eye
contact
Flush
eyes
with
water
as
a
precaution.
If
swallowed
Never
give
anything
by
mouth
to
an
unconscious
person.
Rinse
mouth
with
water.
Consult
a
physician.
4.2
4.3
5.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.
8.1
8.2
Most
important
symptoms
and
effects,
both
acute
and
delayed
Cough,
Shortness
of
breath,
Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
prolonged
or
repeated
exposure
can
cause:,
Neurotoxic
effects.
Indication
of
any
immediate
medical
attention
and
special
treatment
needed
no
data
available
FIREFIGHTING
MEASURES
Extinguishing
media
Suitable
extinguishing
media
Use
water
spray,
alcohol-resistant
foam,
dry
chemical
or
carbon
dioxide.
Special
hazards
arising
from
the
substance
or
mixture
Hydrogen
iodide,
Mercury/mercury
oxides.
Advice
for
firefighters
Wear
self
contained
breathing
apparatus
for
fire
fighting
if
necessary.
Further
information
no
data
available
ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE
MEASURES
Personal
precautions,
protective
equipment
and
emergency
procedures
Wear
respiratory
protection.
Avoid
dust
formation.
Avoid
breathing
vapors,
mist
or
gas.
Ensure
adequate
ventilation.
Evacuate
personnel
to
safe
areas.
Avoid
breathing
dust.
Environmental
precautions
Prevent
further
leakage
or
spillage
if
safe
to
do
so.
Do
not
let
product
enter
drains.
Discharge
into
the
environment
must
be
avoided.
Methods
and
materials
for
containment
and
cleaning
up
Pick
up
and
arrange
disposal
without
creating
dust.
Sweep
up
and
shovel.
Keep
in
suitable,
closed
containers
for
disposal.
Reference
to
other
sections
For
disposal
see
section
13.
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
Precautions
for
safe
handling
Avoid
contact
with
skin
and
eyes.
Avoid
formation
of
dust
and
aerosols.
Provide
appropriate
exhaust
ventilation
at
places
where
dust
is
formed.
Conditions
for
safe
storage,
including
any
incompatibilities
Store
in
cool
place.
Keep
container
tightly
closed
in
a
dry
and
well-ventilated
place.
Light
sensitive.
Specific
end
uses
no
data
available
EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION
Control
parameters
Components
with
workplace
control
parameters
Exposure
controls
Appropriate
engineering
controls
Avoid
contact
with
skin,
eyes
and
clothing.
Wash
hands
before
breaks
and
immediately
after
handling
the
product.
Personal
protective
equipment
Eye/face
protection
Face
shield
and
safety
glasses
Use
equipment
for
eye
protection
tested
and
approved
under
appropriate
government
standards
such
as
NIOSH
(US)
or
EN
166(EU).
Skin
protection
Handle
with
gloves.
Gloves
must
be
inspected
prior
to
use.
Use
proper
glove
removal
technique
(without
touching
glove's
outer
surface)
to
avoid
skin
contact
with
this
product.
Dispose
of
contaminated
gloves
after
use
in
accordance
with
applicable
laws
and
good
laboratory
practices.
Wash
and
dry
hands.
The
selected
protective
gloves
have
to
satisfy
the
specifications
of
EU
Directive
89/686/EEC
and
the
standard
EN
374
derived
from
it.
Body
Protection
Complete
suit
protecting
against
chemicals,
The
type
of
protective
equipment
must
be
selected
according
to
the
concentration
and
amount
of
the
dangerous
substance
at
the
specific
workplace.
Respiratory
protection
Where
risk
assessment
shows
air-purifying
respirators
are
appropriate
use
a
full-face
particle
respirator
type
N100
(US)
or
type
P3
(EN
143)
respirator
cartridges
as
a
backup
to
engineering
controls.
If
the
respirator
is
the
sole
means
of
protection,
use
a
full-face
supplied
air
respirator.
Use
respirators
and
components
tested
and
approved
under
appropriate
government
standards
such
as
NIOSH
(US)
or
CEN
(EU).
9.
9.1
PHYSICAL
AND
CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
Information
on
basic
physical
and
chemical
properties
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Appearance
Odour
Odour
Threshold
pH
Melting
point/freezing
point
Initial
boiling
point
and
boiling
range
Flash
point
Evaporation
rate
Form:
powder
Colour:
dark
red
odourless
no
data
available
no
data
available
Melting
point/range:
259
°C
-
lit.
354
°C
-
lit.
not
applicable
no
data
available
i)
Flammability
(solid,
gas)
no
data
available
j)
k)
l)
Upper/lower
flammability
or
explosive
limits
Vapour
pressure
Vapour
density
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
m)
Relative
density
6,360
g/cm3
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
Water
solubility
Partition
coefficient:
n-
octanol/water
Autoignition
temperature
Decomposition
temperature
Viscosity
soluble
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
s)
t)
Explosive
properties
Oxidizing
properties
no
data
available
no
data
available
9.2
Other
safety
information
Bulk
density
6,28
g/l
10.
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
11.
11.1
STABILITY
AND
REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no
data
available
Chemical
stability
no
data
available
Possibility
of
hazardous
reactions
no
data
available
Conditions
to
avoid
Exposure
to
light
may
affect
product
quality.
Incompatible
materials
Strong
oxidizing
agents
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Other
decomposition
products
-
no
data
available
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Information
on
toxicological
effects
Acute
toxicity
LD50
Oral
-
rat
-
18
mg/kg
LD50
Dermal
-
rat
-
75
mg/kg
Skin
corrosion/irritation
no
data
available
Serious
eye
damage/eye
irritation
no
data
available
Respiratory
or
skin
sensitization
no
data
available
Germ
cell
mutagenicity
no
data
available
Carcinogenicity
IARC:
3
-
Group
3:
Not
classifiable
as
to
its
carcinogenicity
to
humans
(Mercury
diiodide)
Reproductive
toxicity
Reproductive
toxicity
-
rat
-
Inhalation
Effects
on
Fertility:
Post-implantation
mortality
(e.g.,
dead
and/or
resorbed
implants
per
total
number
of
implants).
Effects
on
Embryo
or
Fetus:
Fetal
death.
Developmental
Toxicity
-
rat
-
Inhalation
Effects
on
Embryo
or
Fetus:
Extra
embryonic
structures
(e.g.,
placenta,
umbilical
cord).
Effects
on
Embryo
or
Fetus:
Fetotoxicity
(except
death,
e.g.,
stunted
fetus).
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
single
exposure
no
data
available
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
repeated
exposure
May
cause
damage
to
organs
through
prolonged
or
repeated
exposure.
Aspiration
hazard
no
data
available
Potential
health
effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eyes
May
be
fatal
if
inhaled.
May
cause
respiratory
tract
irritation.
May
be
fatal
if
swallowed.
May
be
fatal
if
absorbed
through
skin.
May
cause
skin
irritation.
May
cause
eye
irritation.
Signs
and
Symptoms
of
Exposure
Cough,
Shortness
of
breath,
Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
prolonged
or
repeated
exposure
can
cause:,
Neurotoxic
effects.
Additional
Information
RTECS:
OW5250000
12.
12.1
12.2
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Toxicity
no
data
available
Persistence
and
degradability
Biodegradability
Result:
-
Not
readily
biodegradable.
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
13.
13.1
14.
14.1
Bioaccumulative
potential
no
data
available
Mobility
in
soil
no
data
available
Results
of
PBT
and
vPvB
assessment
no
data
available
Other
adverse
effects
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
life
with
long
lasting
effects.
DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Waste
treatment
methods
Product
Offer
surplus
and
non-recyclable
solutions
to
a
licensed
disposal
company.
Dissolve
or
mix
the
material
with
a
combustible
solvent
and
burn
in
a
chemical
incinerator
equipped
with
an
afterburner
and
scrubber.
Contaminated
packaging
Dispose
of
as
unused
product.
TRANSPORT
INFORMATION
UN
number
ADR/RID:
1638
14.2
UN
proper
shipping
name
ADR/RID:
MERCURY
IODIDE
IMDG:
MERCURY
IODIDE
IATA:
Mercury
iodide
14.3
Transport
hazard
class(es)
ADR/RID:
6.1
14.4
Packaging
group
ADR/RID:
II
14.5
Environmental
hazards
ADR/RID:
yes
14.6
Special
precautions
for
user
no
data
available
IMDG:
1638
IMDG:
6.1
IMDG:
II
IMDG
Marine
pollutant:
yes
IATA:
1638
IATA:
6.1
IATA:
II
IATA:
no
15.
15.1
15.2
16.
REGULATORY
INFORMATION
This
safety
datasheet
complies
with
the
requirements
of
Regulation
(EC)
No.
1907/2006.
Safety,
health
and
environmental
regulations/legislation
specific
for
the
substance
or
mixture
no
data
available
Chemical
Safety
Assessment
no
data
available
OTHER
INFORMATION
Further
information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state
of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
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