Kissner Group
M.S.D.S. Mercury - Ice Melt
SECTION 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION
T.D.G. Classification ............... ............... ............................... Not regulated
Product Identification Number. ...............Not available
CAS #...................................... ............... ............................... See 鈥淗azardous Ingredients鈥?
Packing Group ........................ ............... ............................... Not available
Product Name ......................... ............... ............................... Mercury 鈥? Ice Melt Pellets
WHIMIS Classification ............ ............... ............................... Class D, Div.2, Sub. B
Chemical Formula................... ............... ............................... Not applicable
Product Use ............................ ............... ............................... Ice melting
Available Packaging................ ............... ............................... 50 lb bag, 50 lb box, 40 lb pail, 2000 lb sac, 50lb pail, 20kg bag
Supplier................................... ............... ............................... Kissner Group 32 Cherry Blossom Rd Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R7
(519) 650-9998
Prepared by............................. ............... ............................... Jeff Browes
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients ............ ............... ............................... Contains Calcium Chloride Pellet. No other hazardous substances
present in reportable amounts
Percentage.............................. ............... ............................... Not applicable
LD/50, Route, Specie.............. ............... ............................... Not applicable
LC/50, Route, Specie.............. ............... ............................... Not applicable
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State ......................... ............... ............................... Solid, pellets, crystals
Appearance & Odour .............. ............... ............................... Orange pellets, no odour.
Odour Threshold ..................... ............... ............................... Not applicable
Specific Gravity (Water=1) ...... ............... ............................... 2.2
Vapour Pressure (MMHG) ...... ............... ............................... (mm Hg) 0.009 @ 20 Deg C.
Vapour Density (Air=1)............ ............... ............................... Not applicable
Evaporation Rate .................... ............... ............................... Not applicable
Boiling Point ............................ ............... ............................... 338 F 198 C
Freezing Point......................... ............... ............................... Not available
pH ........................................... ............... ............................... 10 (1 % solution @ 20 degrees C)
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution ........ ............................... Not applicable
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Hazardous Conditions............. ............... ............................... See 鈥淐onditions of Reactivity鈥?. Section five.
Fire Extinguishing Procedures ...............Not applicable
Flash Point .............................. ............... ............................... Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit........... ............... ............................... Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit ........... ............... ............................... Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature ...... ............... ............................... Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products ........... ............................... None
Sensitivity to mechanical impact ............. ............................... No
Sensitivity to Static Discharge. ...............No
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability ................... ............... ............................... Decomposes at 350 F
Hazardous Polymerization ...... ............... ............................... Not available
Conditions of Reactivity .......... ............... ............................... Calcium chloride will: Corrode most metals exposed to air; attack
aluminium (and its alloys) and yellow brass; react with sulphuric acid to
form hydrogen chloride which is corrosive, irritating and reactive; give
an exothermic reaction with water-reactive materials such as sodium;
result in a runaway polymerisation reaction with methyl vinyl ether
(Bretherick 1979); and, in a solution form react with zinc (galvanizing)
to yield hydrogen gas which is explosive.
Hazardous Decomposition...... ............... ............................... None
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SECTION 6: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Route of entry into the body .... ............... ............................... EYES, SKIN, INGESTION, INHALATION
Effects of acute exposure to product ...... ............................... EYES: May cause moderate to severe eye irritation with corneal
injury, which may be slow to heal, when dissolving. The heat produced
may cause more intense effects as well as thermal burns.
SKIN: Not likely to cause significant skin irritation.
INHALATION: Dust can be irritating.
INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is low. Ingestion may cause
gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration.
Effects of chronic exposure to product.... ............................... SKIN: may cause skin irritation, even burn. May cause more severe
response if skin is damp and/or abraded, or if material is confined to
skin. When dissolving, the heat produced may cause more intense
effects as well as thermal burns. EYES, INHALATION and
INGESTION: see 鈥淎cute Effects鈥? above.
Exposure limits........................ ............... ............................... Not applicable
Irritancy of product .................. ............... ............................... See above
Sensitization of product........... ............... ............................... In susceptible individuals.
Carcinogenicity of product ...... ............... ............................... Not indicated
Reproductive toxicity............... ............... ............................... Not available
Teratogenicity.......................... ............... ............................... Not available
Mutagenicity............................ ............... ............................... Not available
Synergistic effects ................... ............... ............................... Not available
LD/50 ...................................... ............... ............................... 900-2100 mg/kg oral, rat
LC/50 ...................................... ............... ............................... Not indicated
SECTION 7: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment required RESPIRATORY: Where exposure to dusts from this product may exceed the applicable
exposure limits a NSHA-NIOSH approved respirator for the dust should
be used.
EYE PROTECTION: For dusty conditions, wear chemical safety
goggles and hat. Under these conditions do not wear contact lenses,
keep goggles clean.
GLOVES: As a minimum, wear long sleeve shirt and trousers, boots
and gloves for routine product use. Remove promptly any
contaminated clothing. Wear safety boots.
Specific Engineering controls required ... ............................... Local exhaust ventilation.
Spill/Leak Procedures ............ ............... ............................... Losses incidental to correct application of this product in its intended
used are not expected to be harmful to the environment. Wear
appropriate safety apparel during clean up> avoid entry of large
amounts of product into sewers, natural waters, and drinking water
sources. Due to possible harmful effects, avoid contact with vegetation,
animals, and fish life. Recover quickly into suitable, dry sealable
containers if reusing. Small quantities may be flushed away with plenty
of water. Walking surfaces may remain wet longer due to moisture
being held by silled product; avoid by thoroughly water washing
surfaces.
Waste Disposal ....................... ............... ............................... Dispose of waste in accordance with provincial, local, and federal
regulations.
Handling, Storage & Shipping Needs ..... ............................... Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid breathing dust. Remove
contaminated clothing before reuse. Maintain a good personal hygiene.
Special shipping information ... ............... ............................... Not applicable
SECTION 8: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: .....................Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists consult a physician
SKIN CONTACT .....................Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with water and soap. Seek medical attention if
irritation occurs or persists.
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INGESTION ............................If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a medical
professional.
INHALATION ..........................Remove to fresh air.
SECTION 9: PREPARATION INFORMATION
Emergency Phone No. ............ ............... ............................... (613) 996-6666 (Canutec)
Date ........................................ ............... ............................... January 2005
The information is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no
representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to review this
information, satisfy themselves as to its suitability and completeness and pass on the information to its employees or customers.
Kissner Salt & Chemicals does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage which may occur from the use of this information.
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