Analysis

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
64-17-5	Ethyl alcohol	27.0	200-578-6
7487-94-7	Mercuric chloride	4.0	231-299-8
56-81-5	Glycerin	1.5	200-289-5
67-56-1	Methyl alcohol	1.5	200-659-6
67-63-0	Isopropyl alcohol	1.5	200-661-7
7732-18-5	Water	Balance	231-791-2

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: clear to slightly cloudy, colorless liquid.
May be fatal if swallowed. Danger! Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause severe eye and skin irritation with possible burns. May cause severe respiratory and digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Exposure to mercury or mercury compounds can cause discoloration on the front surface of the lens, which does not interfere with vision. Contact with mercury or mercury compounds can cause ulceration of the conjunctiva and cornea.
Skin: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause severe irritation and possible burns. May produce dermatitis without blistering.
Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Effects may be delayed. May cause excessive salivation and loosening of the teeth. May cause systemic effects. Ingestion may produce corrosive ulceration and bleeding and necrosis of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by shock and circulatory collapse. May produce renal failure produced by decreased urine volume and uremia.
Inhalation: Effects may be delayed. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Exposure to high concentrations may cause severe respiratory damage, corrosive bronchitis and interstitial pneumonitis.
Chronic: Chronic exposure to mercury may cause permanent central nervous system damage, fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes. May cause allergic skin reaction in some individuals. Chronic exposure to mercury vapors may produce weakness, fatigue, anorexia, loss of weight and gastrointestinal disturbances which is collectively referred to as asthenic-vegetative syndrome or micromercurialism. Chronic exposure to mercury compounds may produce immunologic glomerular disease.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Urine acetone test may be helpful in diagnosis. Use of chelators such as BAL penicillamine and N-acetylpenicillamine should be considered.
Antidote: The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.
Flash Point: 82-83F
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:3.3
Upper: 19
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 3; Instability: 1

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Ethyl alcohol	1000 ppm TWA	1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA 3300 ppm IDLH	1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA
Mercuric chloride	0.025 mg/m3 TWA (as Hg) (listed under Mercury inorganic compounds).Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute (listed under Mercury inorganic compounds).	0.05 mg/m3 TWA (vapor, except organo alkyls, as Hg) (listed under Mercury compounds).10 mg/m3 IDLH (as Hg, not including organo(alkyl) compounds) (listed under Mercury compounds).	0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (listed under Mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds).
Glycerin	10 mg/m3 TWA	none listed	15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
Methyl alcohol	200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm STEL; Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute	200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm IDLH	200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Isopropyl alcohol	200 ppm TWA; 400 ppm STEL	400 ppm TWA; 980 mg/m3 TWA 2000 ppm IDLH	400 ppm TWA; 980 mg/m3 TWA
Water	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Ethyl alcohol: 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA Mercuric chloride: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Glycerin: 10 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Isopropyl alcohol: 400 ppm TWA; 980 mg/m3 TWA Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: 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: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear to slightly cloudy, colorless
Odor: characteristic of reagent alcohol
pH: 2 +/-1 (diluted)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 87-88C
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Solution
Molecular Weight:Not available.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable. This material may be sensitive to peroxide formation.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Ammonia, copper, iron, silver salts, potassium, antimony, sodium, alcohols and glycols (e.g. butyl alcohol, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol), aldehydes (e.g. acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), amides (e.g. butyramide, diethyltoluamide, dimethyl formamide), amines (aliphatic and aromatic, e.g. dimethyl amine, propylamine, pyridine, triethylamine), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate, carbofuran), caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide), cyanides (e.g. potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide), dithiocarbamates (e.g. ferbam, maneb, metham, thiram), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl formate), ethers (e.g. dioxane, furfuran, tetrahydrofuran (THF)), fluorides (inorganic, e.g. ammonium fluoride, calcium fluoride, cesium fluoride), halogenated organics (e.g. dibromoethane, hexachlorobenzene, methyl chloride, trichloroethylene.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of mercury.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000      
CAS# 7487-94-7: OV9100000      
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000      
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000      
CAS# 67-63-0: NT8050000      
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-17-5:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6300 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 9000 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 7487-94-7:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = 41 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 56-81-5:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg;
.

CAS# 67-56-1:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 67-63-0:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg Mild;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 53000 mg/m3;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 16000 ppm/8H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 72600 mg/m3;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3600 mg/kg;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3600 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6410 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 5045 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 5000 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 12800
CAS# 7732-18-5:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 64-17-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7487-94-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 56-81-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 67-63-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: Early epidemiological studies suggest an association between strong acid manufacture of isopropyl alcohol and paranasal sinus cancer in workers. The risk of laryngeal cancer may also be increased in these wrokers; however, it has not been tested adequately in animals to acess its carcinogenicity.
Teratogenicity: Experimental teratogenic effects have been reported for mercuric chloride.
Reproductive Effects: Experimental reproductive effects have been reported for mercuric chloride.
Mutagenicity: Human mutation data has been reported for mercuric chloride.
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50=1000mg/L; 96 hr.; Fish: Gold orfe: LC50=8970mg/L; 48 hr.; Fish: Goldfish: LC50=GT5000 mg/L; 24 hr.; No data available.
Environmental: This chemical has a low potential to affect acquatic organisms, secondary waste treatment microorganisms, and the germination and growth of some plants. It is readily biodegradable and is not expected to persist in an aquatic environment. It is not likely to bioconcentrate.
Physical: No information available.
Other: For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EXPOSURE DATA."

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154 (Ignitable waste).

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.	FLAMMABLE LIQUID NOS (ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Hazard Class:	3	3
UN Number:	UN1992	UN1993
Packing Group:	III	II
Additional Info:		FP 25 C

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7487-94-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 56-81-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     CAS# 67-63-0: Effective 12/15/86, Sunset 12/15/96
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     CAS# 7487-94-7: 500 lb TPQ (lower threshold); 10000 lb TPQ (upper thre      shold)
SARA Codes
     CAS # 64-17-5: immediate, delayed, fire.
     CAS # 7487-94-7: immediate, delayed.
     CAS # 56-81-5: delayed.
     CAS # 67-56-1: immediate, fire.
     CAS # 67-63-0: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
     This material contains Mercuric chloride (listed as Mercury compounds), 4.0%, (CAS# 7487-94-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Methyl alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1, 1.5%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Isopropyl alcohol (CAS# 67-63-0, 1.5%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 7487-94-7 (listed as Mercury compounds) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).

     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).


     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 7487-94-7 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 64-17-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 7487-94-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Mercury compounds), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 56-81-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 67-63-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.

California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     F
Risk Phrases:
     R 10 Flammable.

Safety Phrases:
     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
     S 7 Keep container tightly closed.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 64-17-5: 0
     CAS# 7487-94-7: 3
     CAS# 56-81-5: 0
     CAS# 67-56-1: 1
     CAS# 67-63-0: 1
     CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 7487-94-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 56-81-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D1B, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 7487-94-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/28/1998
Revision #8 Date: 10/03/2005

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