11110-52-4

11110-52-4 structure
11110-52-4 structure
  • Name: Sodium mercury amalgam
  • Chemical Name: Sodium mercury amalgam
  • CAS Number: 11110-52-4
  • Molecular Formula: HgNa
  • Molecular Weight: 223.58000
  • Create Date: 2018-02-05 08:00:00
  • Modify Date: 2024-01-05 06:46:02

Name Sodium mercury amalgam
Synonyms mercury,sodium
MFCD00210362
Sodium amalgam
Melting Point 61ºC
Molecular Formula HgNa
Molecular Weight 223.58000
Exact Mass 224.96000

Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:Sodium-Mercury Amalgam, 20% Na (99.9+%)
CAS Registry Number:11110-52-4
Formula:Na/Hg
EINECS Number:none
Chemical Family:metal or element
Synonym:Quicksilver

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title compound11110-52-4100%0.025mg/m31mg/10m3

Section 3: Hazards Identification
The alloy rapidly forms corrosive alkali hydroxide with evolution of heat. Severe thermal and chemical burns
Emergency Overview:
will result. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Contact with skin and eyes. Vapor inhalation.
Eye Contact:Severe thermal burns, corrosion and ulceration of the eyes may occur on direct contact.
Skin Contact:Severe thermal burns, corrosion and ulceration of the skin may occur on direct contact.
Inhalation:Inhalation of dust will severely irritate the nasal cavity and respiratory tract. Mercury vapor is toxic
Ingestion:Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion will cause burns and perforations of the gastrointestinal tract.
Acute Health Affects:Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects. The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic
Chronic Health Affects:disturbances, excessive salivation, and pain on chewing. Other effects include loss of memory, insomnia, lack
of confidence, irritability and depression.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek
Skin Exposure:
medical assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:no data
Explosion Limits:no data
Extinguishing Medium:Class D metal fire agent, dry salt or sand.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire, burning metal may produce severely corrosive and toxic fumes of sodium hydroxide and
Decomposion Products:mercury
Flammable solid. Burns with intense heat. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. Evolves flammable
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
hydrogen with water.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
In the case of a spill, the material should be covered with dry soda ash, limestone, or sand. Place in open
Spill and Leak Procedures:
container and seek expert advice.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Toxic vapors. Store in a tightly sealed container in argon in a cool dry well ventilated place. Handle in Argon.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved chemical splash proof goggles.
Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation:Handle in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Handle in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:Prepare for the possibility of fire.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:spherical pellets
Molecular Weight:not applicable
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:1mm (126.2 °C)
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:reacts with water

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air sensitive, moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:Contact with water or air.
Incompatibility:halogens, azides and fulminates, acetylene, halocarbons, water, acids, oxidizers, carbon dioxide.
Decomposition Products:Flammable hydrogen with moisture, caustic oxide with air or moisture.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects:No data available
Mutagenic Effects:No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:Do not allow to enter waterways

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Alkali metal amalgams, solid
Hazard Class (CFR):4.3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):I
UN ID Number (CFR):UN# 3401
Shipping Name (IATA):Alkali metal amalgam, solid
Hazard Class (IATA):4.3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):I
UN ID Number (IATA):UN# 3401

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound: See Category Code N458 for reporting.
Second Ingredient:none


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
Symbol GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
GHS02, GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H260-H314-H331-H360D-H372-H410
Supplemental HS Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statements P201-P231 + P232-P280-P308 + P313-P370 + P378-P402 + P404
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes F,T
Risk Phrases R15;R23;R33;R34;R50/53
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S43-S45-S60-S61-S7/8
RIDADR UN 3401 4.3/PG 1