ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- ETHYLMERCURITHIOSALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, E35257  -- 6810-00N092203
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLMERCURITHIOSALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, E35257
MSDS Date:07/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N092203
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:ETHYLMERCURITHIOSALICYLATE SODIUM SALT
CAS:54-64-8
RTECS #:OV8400000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 75 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION. POSSIB LE ALLERGIC REACTION TO DUST IF
    INHALED,INGESTED OR IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. HYPERSENSITIVITY
    REACTIONS MAINFESTED BY ERYTHEMA, PAPULAR OR VESICULAR ERUPTIONS
    OCCUR OCCASIONALLY. ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS  HAS BEEN REPORTED.
    TARGET ORGAN(S): NERVES, KIDNEYS. TO BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE,
    CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
    THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. (SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS (CONT): MERCURY-CONTAINING
    COMPOUNDS APPEAR ON THE NAVY LISTING OF OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL
    REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS.  SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH
    PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST  SAFE HANDLING AND EXPOSURE
    INFORMATION 

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHI NG GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING B EFORE REUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
    EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF
    CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPRVD
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER
    GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID
    RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND  WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HIGHLY TOXIC. VERY TOXIC BY INHAL, IN
    CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. DANGER OF CUMULATIVE EFTS. MAY CAUSE
    SENSITIZATION BY INHAL & SKIN CONT. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESP SYS &
    SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRI NK & ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS. WEAR
    SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A
    COOL DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
    CRITERIA . OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TOX INFO: EFTS ON EMBRYO/FETUS (FETAL DEATH). TUMORIGENIC EFTS (UTERINE
    TUMORS). NUTRITIONAL & GROSS METABOLIC (CHANGES IN: METABOLIC
    ACIDOSIS). TUMORIGENIC (NEOPLASTIC BY RTECS CRITERIA), (TUMORS AT 
    SITE OF APPLICATION). ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFTS OF CHEM
    SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE.(ECOL INFO)

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:>232.C, 449.6F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES. MAY DISCOLOR ON
    EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, SULFUR OXIDES. MERCURY/MERCURY OXIDES.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:IRRIT DATA: EYE-RBT 8 UG MID. TOX
    DATA:IAL-CHD LDLO: 60 MG/KG/4W-I. ORL-RAT LD50: 75 MG/KG. SCU-RAT
    LD50: 98 MG/KG. UNR-RAT LD50: 40 MG/KG. ORL-MUS LD50: 91 MG/KG.
    IPR-MUS LD50: 54 MG/KG. SCU-MUS LD50 : 66 MG/KG. IVN-MUS LD50: 45
    MG/KG. JOPDAB 104, 311, 1984. PCOC** -, 2230, 1966. CTOXAO 4, 185,
    1971. 30ZDA9 -, 290, 1971. NYKZAU 58, 235, 1962. NYKZAU 58, 235,
    1962. QJPPAL 12, 212, 1939. QJPPAL 12,  212, 1939. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA: BEHAVIORAL (ATAXIA), (COMA). LUNGS, THORAX/RESP (OTHER
    CHANGES). GI (NAUS/VOMIT). KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (CHANGES IN
    TUBULES). EFTS ON FERTILITY (POST-IMPLANTATION MORTA LITY),
    (ABORTION). (SUPDAT)

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. SUPDAT:  ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
    COMPLETE INFO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
    SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:CONTACT ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR
    TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313
    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFO: VERY TOXIC. R 26/27/28.
    VERY TOXIC BY INHAL, IN CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. R 33. DANGER OF
    CUMULATIVE EFTS. S 13. KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK & ANIMAL
    FEEDINGSTUFFS. S 28. AFTER CONT W/ SKIN, WASH IMMED W/PLENTY OF
    WATER. S 36. WEAR SUITABLE PROT CLTHG. S 45. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF
    YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS).
    REVIEWS, STDS, & REGS. OEL=MAK. ACGIH TLV -TWA 0.1 MG(HG)/M3
    (SKIN). DTLVS* TLV/BEI, 1997. MSHA STD-AIR: TWA 0.05 MG(HG)/M3
    DTLWS* 3,22,1973.  OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 0.01 MG(HG)/M3 CFRGBR
    29, 1910.1000, 1994. (STATE REGULATORY INFO)
State Regulatory Information:FED REGULATORY: OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD): 8H
    TWA 0.01 MG(HG)/M3 (SKIN) CFRGBR 29, 1915.1000, 1993. OSHA PEL (FED
    CONT): 8H TWA 0.01 MG(HG)/M3 (SKIN) CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994.
    OEL-AUSTRIALIA: TWA 0.05 MG(HG )/M3;;SKIN JAN 1993. OEL-BELGIUM:
    TWA 0.05 MG(HG)/M3;SKIN JAN 1993. OEL-DENMARK: TWA 0.05 MG(HG)/M3
    JAN 1993. OEL-FINLAND: TWA 0.05 MG(HG)/M3 JAN 1993. OEL-FRANCE: TWA
    0.05 MG(HG)/M3 JAN 1993. OEL-GER MANY: TWA 0.01 PPM (0.1 MG(HG/M3)
    JAN 1993. OEL-HUNGARY: TWA 0.02 MG(HG)/M3;STEL 0.04 MG(HG)/M3 JAN 
    1993. OEL-JAPAN: TWA 0.05 MG(HG)/M3 JAN 1993. OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:
    TWA 0.05 MG(HG)/M3; (OTHER INFO)

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