SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 20-Aug-2014 Revision Date 09-Feb-2024 Revision Number 5

1. Identification
Product Name Mercury (Certified ACS)

Cat No. : M141-1LB; M141-6LB

Synonyms Colloidal mercury; Hydrargyrum; Metallic mercury

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Company
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number

CHEMTRECÒ, Inside the USA: 800-424-9300
CHEMTRECÒ, Outside the USA: 001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2

Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Kidney.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
Fatal if inhaled
May damage the unborn child
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear respiratory protection
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Mercury 7439-97-6 100

4. First-aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is
required.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. In
the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth
method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Most important symptoms and None reasonably foreseeable.

effects

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Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
approved class D extinguishers.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Water may be ineffective

Flash Point Not applicable

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Very toxic. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic
fumes. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter
drains or water courses.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Mercury oxide. Toxic fumes.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
4 0 0 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. No special
precautions required. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Evacuate personnel
to safe areas.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Should not be
released into the environment. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages
cannot be contained.

Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Pick
Up up and transfer to properly labelled containers.

7. Handling and storage

Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not
ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area.
Keep in a dry place. Keep away from acids. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing
agents. Ammonia. Metals. Halogens.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

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Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH Mexico OEL (TWA)

Mercury TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.025 mg/m3
Skin Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3
(Vacated) STEL: 0.03 mg/m3 Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3
Skin
(Vacated) Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location. None under normal use conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection No special protective equipment required.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Liquid
Appearance Silver
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range -38.87 °C / -38 °F
Boiling Point/Range 356.72 °C / 674.1 °F
Flash Point Not applicable
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 7.0
Specific Gravity 13.59 (H2O=1)
Solubility Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula Hg
Molecular Weight 200.59

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

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Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Ammonia, Metals, Halogens

Hazardous Decomposition Products Mercury oxide, Toxic fumes

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Mercury Not listed Not listed LC50 < 27 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 2 h

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available

Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Mercury 7439-97-6 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects May cause harm to the unborn child.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure Central nervous system (CNS) Kidney

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available

delayed

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Do not allow
material to contaminate ground water system.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Mercury Not listed 0.9 mg/L LC50 96h Not listed Not listed

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0.18 mg/L LC50 96h

0.16 mg/L LC50 96h
0.5 mg/L LC50 96h
Persistence and Degradability Insoluble in water May persist

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

Component RCRA - U Series Wastes RCRA - P Series Wastes

Mercury - 7439-97-6 U151 -

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name Mercury
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name Mercury
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name Mercury
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN2809
Proper Shipping Name Mercury
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Mercury 7439-97-6 X ACTIVE S;12C

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule.

TSCA - Per 40 CFR 751, Regulation of Certain Chemical Not applicable

Substances & Mixtures, Under TSCA Section 6(h) (PBT)

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export

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Component CAS No TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export

Mercury 7439-97-6 Section 5

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Mercury 7439-97-6 X - 231-106-7 X X X X KE-23117

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
Note that PBT chemicals are not eligible for the de minimis exemption. For these chemicals, supplier notification limits are
provided.
> 0 % = no low concentration cut-off set, supplier notification limit applies.

Component CAS No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold SARA 313 - Reporting

Values % threasholds
Mercury 7439-97-6 100 >0% RT = 10 lb

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Should this product meet EPCRA 311/312 Tier reporting criteria at 40 CFR 370, refer to Section 2 of this SDS for appropriate
classifications.

CWA (Clean Water Act)

Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Mercury - - X X

Clean Air Act

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable

Health Administration

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355).

Component Hazardous Substances CERCLA Extremely SARA Reportable Quantity

RQs Hazardous Substances (RQ)
RQs
Mercury 1 lb - 1 lb
0.454 kg

California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals.

Component CAS No California Prop. 65 Prop 65 NSRL Category

Mercury 7439-97-6 Developmental - Developmental
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Mercury X X X X X

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): Y
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Component CAS No REACH (1907/2006) - REACH (1907/2006) - REACH Regulation (EC

Annex XIV - Substances Annex XVII - Restrictions 1907/2006) article 59 -
Subject to Authorization on Certain Dangerous Candidate List of
Substances Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC)
Mercury 7439-97-6 - Use restricted. See item -
18[a].
(see link for restriction
details)
Use restricted. See item
30.
(see link for restriction
details)
Use restricted. See item
75.
(see link for restriction
details)

REACH links
https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Mercury 7439-97-6 Listed Not applicable Not applicable 0.1% (Max. Conc.)

Contains component(s) that meet a 'definition' of per & poly fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)?
Not applicable

Other International Regulations

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Mercury 7439-97-6 Not applicable Not applicable X Annex I - Y29

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Email: [email protected]

Creation Date 20-Aug-2014

Revision Date 09-Feb-2024
Print Date 09-Feb-2024
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

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