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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Sodium-Mercury Amalgam, 20% Na (99.9+%)    
   CAS Registry Number:       11110-52-4    
   Formula:       Na/Hg    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metal or element    
   Synonym:       Quicksilver    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title compound       11110-52-4       100%       0.025mg/m3       1mg/10m3    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   The alloy rapidly forms corrosive alkali hydroxide with evolution of heat. Severe thermal and chemical burns
   Emergency Overview:
   will result. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Contact with skin and eyes. Vapor inhalation.    
   Eye Contact:       Severe thermal burns, corrosion and ulceration of the eyes may occur on direct contact.    
   Skin Contact:       Severe thermal burns, corrosion and ulceration of the skin may occur on direct contact.    
   Inhalation:       Inhalation of dust will severely irritate the nasal cavity and respiratory tract. Mercury vapor is toxic    
   Ingestion:       Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion will cause burns and perforations of the gastrointestinal tract.    
   Acute Health Affects:       Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.    
   Danger of cumulative effects. The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic
   Chronic Health Affects:       disturbances, excessive salivation, and pain on chewing. Other effects include loss of memory, insomnia, lack    
   of confidence, irritability and depression.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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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 for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek
   Skin Exposure:
   medical assistance if irritation persists.
   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.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       Class D metal fire agent, dry salt or sand.    
   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.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire, burning metal may produce severely corrosive and toxic fumes of sodium hydroxide and    
   Decomposion Products:       mercury    
   Flammable solid. Burns with intense heat. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. Evolves flammable
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
   hydrogen with water.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   In the case of a spill, the material should be covered with dry soda ash, limestone, or sand. Place in open
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   container and seek expert advice.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Toxic vapors. Store in a tightly sealed container in argon in a cool dry well ventilated place. Handle in Argon.    

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved chemical splash proof goggles.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       Handle in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Handle in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       Prepare for the possibility of fire.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       spherical pellets    
   Molecular Weight:       not applicable    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       1mm (126.2 °C)    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       reacts with water    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air sensitive, moisture sensitive    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       Contact with water or air.    
   Incompatibility:       halogens, azides and fulminates, acetylene, halocarbons, water, acids, oxidizers, carbon dioxide.    
   Decomposition Products:       Flammable hydrogen with moisture, caustic oxide with air or moisture.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       No data available    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No data available    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data available    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       Do not allow to enter waterways    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Alkali metal amalgams, solid    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       4.3    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       I    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 3401    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Alkali metal amalgam, solid    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       4.3    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       I    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 3401    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound: See Category Code N458 for reporting.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A