Thoreson-McCosh Inc
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IB201001.doc
Mercury (7439-97-6) No No 3
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate:
This material has an experimentally-determined bioconcentration factor (BCF) of greater
than 100. This material is expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
Environmental Toxicity:
This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are
less than 1 mg/l.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous
waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of
this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and
unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name:
RQ, MERCURY
Hazard Class:
8
UN/NA:
UN2809
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size:
2.5KG
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name:
MERCURY
Hazard Class:
8
UN/NA:
UN2809
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size:
2.5KG
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name:
MERCURY
Hazard Class:
8
UN/NA:
UN2809
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size:
2.5KG
