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General Shipped in welded iron bottles with a screw-cap which is supposed to be sealed. Seals must be checked upon loading. Mercury vapors are toxic; this product requires protected stowage in view of its value. Insoluble in water and common organic solvents.<br> | General Shipped in welded iron bottles with a screw-cap which is supposed to be sealed. Seals must be checked upon loading. Mercury vapors are toxic; this product requires protected stowage in view of its value. Insoluble in water and common organic solvents.<br> | ||
| − | See also IMDG Books. EC Directive banning movement of mercury after 2005. | + | See also IMDG Books. EC Directive banning movement of mercury after 2005.<br> |
Hazard: UN 2809 Class 8<br> | Hazard: UN 2809 Class 8<br> | ||
EC 231-106-7 | EC 231-106-7 | ||
[[Category:Products]] | [[Category:Products]] | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 24 August 2011
Very heavy, silver liquid.
General Shipped in welded iron bottles with a screw-cap which is supposed to be sealed. Seals must be checked upon loading. Mercury vapors are toxic; this product requires protected stowage in view of its value. Insoluble in water and common organic solvents.
See also IMDG Books. EC Directive banning movement of mercury after 2005.
Hazard: UN 2809 Class 8
EC 231-106-7