mercury(i) fluoride

Synonym:Mercurous fluoride

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound13967-25-4100%.025mg/m3 (as Hg)0.05mg/m3 (as Hg)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Mercury salts are poisonous by ingestion and inhalation of dust. Acute effects include kidney failure.
Emergency Overview:
Prolonged exposure may cause heritable genetic damage and impaired fertility.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, skin, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact:May cause mild to severe irritation of the eyes. May deposit mercury in the lens of the eye.
Skin Contact:May cause mild to severe irritation of the skin. Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic by inhalation. Dust may cause severe respiratory and gastrointestinal distress, and may damage the
Inhalation:
central nervous system.
Very toxic if swallowed. Lack of appetite, abdominal cramps, vomiting, kidney failure, paralysis. Mercury binds
Ingestion:
to thiol groups of protein.
Poison. Stomach upset and pain, mouth pain, vomiting, excessive salivation, urine production stops, urine
Acute Health Affects:
products appear in the blood, ataxia (difficulty in moving).
The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic disturbances, excessive
Chronic Health Affects:
salivation, dermatitis, and pain on chewing. May cause heritable genetic damage and impair fertility.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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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. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Apply calcium gluconate jelly
Skin Exposure:
or water soluble calcium salts as antidote. Seek medical assistance.
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.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:None. Material is non-flammable.
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 and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fumes of hydrofluoric acid and toxic mercury salts.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Avoid
Spill and Leak Procedures:raising dust. Spillage in areas not adequately ventilated may require an evacuation of area. Emergency
response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store in a tightly sealed non-glass container away from moisture.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation:solid may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:solid may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white pwdr.
Molecular Weight:439.22
Melting Point:570°
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:8.73
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:insoluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:active metals and strong mineral acids
Decomposition Products:none

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

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to groundwater or waterways. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse
Ecological Information:
effects.

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

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Mercury compounds, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR):6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):II
UN ID Number (CFR):UN# 2025
Shipping Name (IATA):Mercury compound, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA):6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):II
UN ID Number (IATA):UN# 2025

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound: See Category Code N458 for reporting.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A