| Safety Data | Back Directory | [RIDADR ]
1639 | [HazardClass ]
6.1(a) | [PackingGroup ]
II | [Safety Profile]
A poison. When heated
to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of
Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS. |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [General Description]
A brown powder containing about 20 per cent mercury. Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Water soluble. Forms a basic aqueous solution. | [Reactivity Profile]
Mercury nucleate is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper . | [Health Hazard]
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution. | [Fire Hazard]
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. |
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