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Material Safety Data Sheet
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SECTION I
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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HAZARD RATING
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PRODUCT NAME:
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HgX® Mercury Decontaminant Powder
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MANUFACTURER NAME:
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Acton Technologies, Inc.
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CHEMICAL FAMILY:
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Salt/Chelating Agent
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FORMULA:
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Proprietary Blend of Sodium Thiosulfate and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
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SECTION II
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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SECTION III
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PHYSICAL DATA
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VAPOR DENSITY:
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Not Applicable
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PERCENT VOLATILE:
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Not Applicable
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SOLUBILITY IN H2O:
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Appreciable
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
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Est. above 1.0 (No Data)
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EVAPORATION RATE:
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Not Applicable
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ODOR:
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None
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APPEARANCE:
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Granular (white)
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SECTION IV
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT:
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Not Applicable
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AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
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Not Applicable
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR:
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Not Flammable
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
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Not Applicable
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FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
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Extremely high temperatures may cause evolution of toxic SO2 or H2S gases.
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SECTION V
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE DATA:
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Not Applicable
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EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE:
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None Known
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FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
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Inhalation:
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Avoid breathing dust by wearing dust respirator. Remove to fresh air if effects occur.
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Eyes:
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Irrigate eyes for 15 minutes. For serious irritation, seek medical attention.
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Skin:
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Flush skin with water for 15 minutes. For serious irritation, seek medical attention.
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Ingestion:
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Ingestion in gross quantities could be harmful - seek medical attention.
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SECTION VI
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY:
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Stability limited in solution
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INCOMPATABILITY:
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Acids, oxidizing agents
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
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High temperatures, Acids and oxidization agents
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OF PRODUCTS: High temperatures (800-900°F) may cause evolution of toxic SO2 or H2S gases.
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SECTION VII
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK:
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Sweep up and remove excess. Flush residue with water.
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DISPOSAL PROCEDURE:
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Unused, in dry form HgX® may be stored indefinitely. It may be disposed of according to local, state and federal environmental regulations.
HgX® which has been used to decontaminate a mercury spill must be handled as follows: Separate the solids and do a toxicity test on the solids and the liquid. Depending on the toxicity readings, more HgX® may be added to further decontaminate the liquid or solids which then should be disposed of according to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
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SECTION VIII
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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VENTILATION:
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As necessary to remove dust.
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EYE PROTECTION:
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Wear safety glasses with side shields.
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES/APRON:
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Wear clothing sufficient to protect skin from contact.
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SECTION IX
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Store in cool, dry area. Avoid storage where contact with acids or oxidizing agents is likely. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid skin and eye contact.
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This data is furnished gratuitously, independent of any sale of the product, and only for your independent investigation and verification. While this data is believed to be correct, Acton makes no representation as to its accuracy. Acton makes no warranties, guaranties, or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the product or to this data, either expressed or implied, and whether arising by law or otherwise, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Acton shall in no event be liable for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication or use of or reliance upon this data.
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HgX® Mercury Decontaminant Powder
Review and Revision: May 2008
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