Spilfyter 520250 User Manual

Mercury Indicator Powder

Safety Data Sheet

Name, Address, and Telephone

of the Responsible Party

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations
Revision Date: 11/06/2014 Date of issue: 11/06/2014 Version: 1.0

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Product Identifier

Product Form: Mixture
Product Name: Mercury Indicator Powder
Product Code: 5230 series
Synonyms: Mercsorb® Mercury Indicator Powder

Intended Use of the Product

Used to convert elemental mercury into an amalgam, which stops dangerous mercury vapors from being emitted. For professional
use only.

Company

NPS Corporation
3303 Spirit Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
800-558-5066

npscorp.com

Emergency Telephone Number

Emergency Number : [phone] (USA); [phone] (International and Maritime) CHEMTREC

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the Substance or Mixture

Classification (GHS-US)

Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302
Skin Irrit. 2 H315
Eye Dam. 1 H318
Skin Sens. 1 H317
STOT RE 1 H372
Aquatic Acute 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic 2 H411
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16

Label Elements

GHS-US Labeling
Hazard Pictograms (GHS-US) :

Signal Word (GHS-US) : Danger
Hazard Statements (GHS-US) : H302 - Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statements (GHS-US) : P260 - Do not breathe dust.

11/06/2014 E

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
H372 - Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure
(oral).
H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and exposed areas thoroughly after handling.
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 - Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.

N (English US) 1/7

Mercury Indicator Powder

Safety Data Sheet

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations

P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves.
P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a doctor, a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell.
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 - Immediately call a doctor or POISON CENTER.
P321 - Specific treatment (see Section 4).
P330 - Rinse mouth.
P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P391 - Collect spillage.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and
international regulations.

Other Hazards

Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions.

Unknown Acute Toxicity (GHS-US) Not available

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Name Product Identifier % (w/w) Classification (GHS-US)

Sulfur (CAS No) 7704-34-9 65 Comb. Dust, H232

Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Aquatic Acute 3, H402

Copper iodide (CuI) (CAS No) 7681-65-4 25 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302

Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Eye Dam. 1, H318
Skin Sens. 1A, H317
STOT RE 1, H372
Aquatic Acute 1, H400

Aquatic Chronic 2, H411
Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel (CAS No) 112926-00-8 10 Not classified
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of First Aid Measures

General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label if possible).
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Obtain medical attention if breathing

difficulty persists.
Skin Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 60 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects Both Acute and Delayed

General: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact: M
Ingestion: Ingestion is likely to be harmful or have adverse effects.
Chronic Symptoms: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).

ay cause eye irritation.

11/06/2014 EN (English US) 2/7

Mercury Indicator Powder

Reference to Other Sections

Safety Data Sheet

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a heavy water stream. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire.

Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture

Fire Hazard: Not considered flammable but may burn at high temperatures.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.

Advice for Firefighters

Precautionary Measures Fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Sulfur oxides. Fume.

Refer to section 9 for flammability properties.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures

General Measures: Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
For Non-Emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
For Emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency Procedures: Stop leak if safe to do so. Eliminate ignition sources. Ventilate area.

Environmental Precautions

Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up

For Containment: Contain any spills to prevent migration and entry into sewers or streams.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Transfer spilled material to a suitable container

for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.

Reference to Other Sections

See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling

Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other exposed areas
with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities

Technical Measures: Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep/Store away from

direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures and incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.

Specific End Use(s)

Used to convert elemental mercury into an amalgam, which stops dangerous mercury vapors from being emitted. For professional
use only.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control Parameters

For substances listed in section 3 that are not listed here, there are no established Exposure limits from the manufacturer, supplier,
importer, or the appropriate advisory agency including: ACGIH (TLV), NIOSH (REL), OSHA (PEL), Canadian provincial governments, or
the Mexican government

Sulfur (7704-34-9)
Alberta OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³

11/06/2014 EN (English US) 3/7

Mercury Indicator Powder

Safety Data Sheet

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations

Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel (112926-00-8)
Mexico OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
British Columbia OEL TWA (mg/m³) 4 mg/m³ (total)
New Brunswick OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
Ontario OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³
Québec VEMP (mg/m³) 6 mg/m³ (containing no Asbestos and <1% Crystalline

silica-respirable dust)

Saskatchewan OEL STEL (mg/m³) 20 mg/m³
Saskatchewan OEL TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³

Exposure Controls

Appropriate Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Emergency eye wash fountains and
safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Ensure all national/local regulations are
observed.

Personal Protective Equipment: Protective goggles. Gloves. Protective clothing.

Materials for Protective Clothing: Chemically resistant materials and fabrics.
Hand Protection: Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH-approved respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus whenever exposure may exceed

established Occupational Exposure Limits.

Environmental Exposure Controls: Do not allow the product to be released into the environment.
Consumer Exposure Controls: Do not eat, drink or smoke during use

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State : Solid
Appearance : Tan powder
Odor : Chalky
Odor Threshold : Not available
pH : 6.5
Evaporation Rate : Not available
Melting Point : Decomposes > 120 °C (248 °F)
Freezing Point : Not available
Boiling Point : Not available
Flash Point : Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature : Not available
Decomposition Temperature : Not available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available
Lower Flammable Limit : Not available
Upper Flammable Limit : Not available
Vapor Pressure : Not available
Relative Vapor Density at 20 °C :
Relative Density : Not available
Specific gravity / density : 0.77 g/ml
Specific Gravity : Not available
Solubility : Not available
Partition Coefficient: N-Octanol/Water : Not available

11/06/2014 EN (English US) 4/7

Not available

Mercury Indicator Powder

Safety Data Sheet

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations

Viscosity : Not available
Explosion Data – Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact : Not expected to present an explosion hazard due to mechanical impact.
Explosion Data – Sensitivity to Static Discharge : Not expected to present an explosion hazard due to static discharge.

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions (see section 7).
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. Ignition sources. Incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CarbSulfur oxides.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects - Product

Acute Toxicity: Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
LD50 and LC50 Data:
Mercury Indicator Powder
ATE US (oral) 2,000.00 mg/kg body weight

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified
Teratogenicity: Not available

Carcinogenicity: Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated

exposure (oral).
Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Not classified

Aspiration Hazard:
Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: Ingestion is likely to be harmful or have adverse effects.
Chronic Symptoms: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Information on Toxicological Effects - Ingredient(s)

LD50 and LC50 Data:
Sulfur (7704-34-9)
LD50 Oral Rat > 3000 mg/kg

LD50 Dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation Rat > 9.23 mg/l/4h

Not classified

Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel (112926-00-8)
IARC Group 3

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Ecology - General: Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Sulfur (7704-34-9)

LC50 Fish 1 866 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Brachydanio rerio [static])
EC50 Daphnia 1 736 mg/l
LC 50 Fish 2 14 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Lepomis macrochirus [static])

Persistence and Degradability Not available

11/06/2014 EN (English US) 5/7

Mercury Indicator Powder

Safety Data Sheet

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations

Bioaccumulative Potential Not available
Mobility in Soil Not available

Other Adverse Effects

Other Information: Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Recommendations: Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international
regulations.
Ecology – Waste Materials: Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

In Accordance with DOT Not regulated for transport
In Accordance with IMDG Not regulated for transport
In Accordance with IATA Not regulated for transport
In Accordance with TDG Not regulated for transport

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

US Federal Regulations

Mercury Indicator Powder
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Delayed (chronic) health hazard

Immediate (acute) health hazard

Sulfur (7704-34-9)

Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory

Copper iodide (CuI) (7681-65-4)

Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory

US State Regulations

Copper iodide (CuI) (7681-65-4)

U.S. - Texas - Effects Screening Levels - Long Term
U.S. - Texas - Effects Screening Levels - Short Term

Sulfur (7704-34-9)

U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List

Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel (112926-00-8)

U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List

Canadian Regulations

Mercury Indicator Powder

WHMIS Classification Class D Division 1 Subdivision B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects

Class D Division 2 Subdivision A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Class D Division 2 Subdivision B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects

Sulfur (7704-34-9)

Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
WHMIS Classification Class B Division 4 - Flammable Solid

Class D Division 2 Subdivision B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects

11/06/2014 EN (English US) 6/7

Mercury Indicator Powder

Safety Data Sheet

According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations

Copper iodide (CuI) (7681-65-4)

Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)

Silica, amorphous, precipitated and gel (112926-00-8)

Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
WHMIS Classification Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the SDS
contains all of the information required by CPR.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OR LAST REVISION

Revision Date
Other Information : This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the OSHA

GHS Full Text Phrases:

------ Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4

------ Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 1

------ Aquatic Acute 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3

------ Aquatic Chronic 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2

------ Comb. Dust Combustible Dust

------ Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

------ Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

------ Skin Sens. 1 Skin sensitization Category 1

------ Skin Sens. 1A Skin sensitization Category 1A

------ STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1

------ H232 May form combustible dust concentrations in air

------ H302 Harmful if swallowed

------ H315 Causes skin irritation

------ H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

------ H318 Causes serious eye damage

------ H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

------ H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

------ H402 Harmful to aquatic life

------ H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Party Responsible for the Preparation of This Document

NPS Corporation
3303 Spirit Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
800-558-5066

:

11/06/2014

Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and
environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.

North America GHS US 2012 & W HMIS 2

11/06/2014 EN (English US) 7/7