MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET — 16 Sections
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier [WHMIS Classification]
Mercury Standard Solution 1.0 ppm, 1.0 mg/L as Hg2+ Not applicable
Product Use
Standard solution for calibration
Manufacturer’s Name Supplier’s Name
ANDalyze, Inc. ANDalzye, Inc.
Street Address Street Address
2109 South Oak Street Suite 102 2109 South Oak Street Suite 102
City Province City Province
Champaign IL Champaign IL
Postal Code +1 (217) 328 0045 Postal Code +1 (217) 328 0045
61820 61820
Phone Number
Date MSDS Prepared MSDS Prepared By
th +1 (217) 328 0045
December 14 , 2011 ANDalyze, Inc
SECTION 2 — COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients (specific) % CAS Number LD 50 of Ingredient LC 50 of Ingredient (specify
(specify species and route) species)
Mercury < 0.01 7439-97-6 Oral rat LDLo = 794 mg/kg None reported
Inhalation rat LC50 = 625
Nitric Acid 5% 7697-37-2 Oral human LDLo = 430 mg/kg
ppm/4h
Demineralized water 95 7732-18-5 None reported None reported
SECTION 3 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WHMIS Symbols] Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Potential Health Effects
Eye Contact: May cause eye burns.
Ingestion: May cause burns.
Inhalation: None reported.
Kin Contact: None reported.
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Call physician.
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Material Safety Data Sheet for: Mercury Standard Solution, 1.0 mg/L as Hg2+
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable If yes, under which conditions?
Possible Nitric acid is strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible material may cause fire
Means of Extinction
Any means of extinguishing
Flashpoint (° C) and Method Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume) Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume)
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature (°C) Explosion Data — Sensitivity to Impact Explosion Data — Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products
Not applicable
[NFPA]
Flammability:0; Reactivity:0
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to s afe areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
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
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Procedures and Equipment - Avoid contact with eyes. Wash your hands after use. Do not ingest.
Storage Requirements - Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits
❐ ACGIH TLV ❐ OSHA PEL ❐ Other (specify)
Specific Engineering Controls (such as ventilation, enclosed process)
None required
Personal Protective Equipment x Gloves ❐ Respirator ❐ Eye ❐ Footwear ❐ Clothing ❐ Other
Gloves are recommended for repeated use.
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Material Safety Data Sheet for: Mercury Standard Solution, 1.0 mg/L as Hg2+
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Odour and Appearance Odour Threshold (ppm)
Liquid Colorless Odorless
Specific Gravity Vapour Density (air = 1) Vapour Pressure (mmHg)
~1 Not determined Not determined
Evaporation Rate Boiling Point (° C) Freezing Point (° C)
~1 100C 0
pH Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution [Solubility in Water]
<1 Not applicable Soluble
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability If no, under which conditions?
Stable Not applicable
Incompatibility with Other If yes, which ones?
Substances
Possible
Reactivity, and under what conditions? Oxidizing materials, metals, strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Heating to decomposition releases nitrogen oxides
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Effects of Acute Exposure
None reported
Effects of chronic exposure
None reported
Irritancy of Product: None reported
Skin sensitization: None reported Respiratory sensitization: None reported
Carcinogenicity-IARC: None reported Carcinogenicity – ACGIH: None reported
Reproductive toxicity: None reported Teratogenicity: None reported
Embrotoxicity: None reported Mutagenicity: None reported
Name of synergistic products/effects: None reported
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
[Aquatic Toxicity] - None reported
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal - Dispose mercury waste according to state or local requirements.
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SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Special Shipping information
I.M.O. Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, Additional Information: Typically this product is shipped in quantities
N.O.S. under 30 mL and is not considered hazardous for transport per 49 CFR
(Nitric Acid/Mercury Nitrate Solution) 173.4 Small quantity exceptions.
I.M.O. Hazard Class: 8 There is a possibility that this product could be contained in a reagent
I.M.O. Subsidiary Risk: NA set or kit composed of various compatible dangerous goods. If the item
I.M.O. ID Number: UN3264 is NOT in a set or kit, the classification given above applies. If the item
I.M.O. Packing Group: III IS part of a set or kit, the classification would change to the following:
UN3316 Chemical Kit, Class 9, PG II or III. If the item is not regulated,
the Chemical Kit classification does not apply.
I.C.A.O. Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic,
N.O.S. N.O.S.
(Nitric Acid/Copper Nitrate Solution) (Nitric Acid/Copper Nitrate Solution)
ICAO Hazard Class: 8 DOT Hazard Class: 8
ICAO Subsidiary Risk: NA DOT Subsidiary Risk: NA
ICAO ID Number: UN3264 DOT ID Number: UN3264
ICAO Packing Group: III DOT Packing Group: III
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
[OSHA] U.S. Federal Regulations: O.S.H.A.: Target Organ Effect, Corrosive
[EPA] S.A.R.A. Title III Section 311/312 Categorization (40 CFR 370): Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard Delayed
(Chronic) Health Hazard
S.A.R.A. Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372): This product contains a chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of Title III of SARA. Nitric Acid
302 (EHS) TPQ (40 CFR 355): Nitric acid: 1000 lbs.
[TSCA] TSCA CAS Number: Not applicable
US State Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Regulations: CAS-No. Revision Date
Nitric acid 7697-37-2 2007-07-01
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
CAS-No. Revision Date
Water 7732-18-5
Nitric acid 7697-37-2 2007-07-01
Mercury 7439-97-6 2007-07-01
New Jersey Right To Know Components
CAS-No. Revision Date
Water 7732-18-5
Nitric acid 7697-37-2 2007-07-01
California Prop. 65 Components
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Mercury 7439-97-6 2007-07-01
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate it in individual site safety
programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE.
HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA
OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
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