Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Mercury (I) fluoride, 95+%
CAS Registry Number: 13967-25-4
Formula: Hg2F2
EINECS Number: 237-747-9
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Mercurous fluoride
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13967-25-4 100% .025mg/m3 (as Hg) 0.05mg/m3 (as Hg)
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
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.
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 and If 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.
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.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed non-glass container away from moisture.
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.
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
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
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
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to groundwater or waterways. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse
Ecological Information:
effects.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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
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
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
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