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> | ||
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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 16:56, 27 March 2012
| Infobox on Mercury | |
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| Example of Mercury |  |
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| Origin | - |
| Density (in t/m3) | - |
| Temperature (in oC) | - |
| Humidity / moisture | - |
| Ventilation | - |
| Self-heating / spontaneous combustion | - |
| Risk factors | - |
Mercury
Contents
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.