Difference between revisions of "Mercury"

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Very heavy, silver liquid.<br><br>
 
Very heavy, silver liquid.<br><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><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><br>
See also IMDG Books.  EC Directive banning movement of mercury after 2005.<br>
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Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo.
Hazard: Class 8<br>
 
EC 231-106-7
 
 
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
 
<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>

Revision as of 15:56, 27 March 2012

Infobox on Mercury
Example of Mercury
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Facts
Origin -
Density (in t/m3) -
Temperature (in oC) -
Humidity / moisture -
Ventilation -
Self-heating / spontaneous combustion -
Risk factors -

Mercury

Description

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.

Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.