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MERCURY
MSDS NUMBER: M1599 ---
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/09/2001
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Synonyms:
Quicksilver; hydrargyrum; Liquid Silver
CAS No.:
7439-97-6
Molecular Weight:
200.59
Chemical Formula:
Hg
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 2564, 2567, 2569, 2572
Mallinckrodt: 1278, 1280, 1288
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Mercury 7439-97-6 90 - 100% Yes
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS THE KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA
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Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Poison)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
