| Agent Name |
Mercury II acetate |
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| CAS Number |
1600-27-7 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4-O2.1/2Hg; C4-H6-O4.Hg |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Acetic acid, mercuridi-; Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt; Anthracene, 1,4-dihydro-, compd. with mercury diacetate; (1:1); Bis(acetyloxy)mercury; Diacetoxymercury; Mercuriacetate; Mercuric acetate; Mercuric diacetate; Mercury acetate; Mercury acetate (Hg(CH3CO2)2); Mercury acetate (Hg(O2C2H3)2); Mercury diacetate; Mercury(2+) acetate; Mercury(II) acetate; Mercuryl acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN 1629 |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Water soluble white crystals with vinegar odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and catalyst in the production of organic mercury compounds and a chemical reagent; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May have effects on the kidneys, CNS, and peripheral nervous system; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds." |
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| Restricted |
Not registered for pesticide use in the United States; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| BEI |
Total inorganic Hg in urine = 35 ug/g creatinine; sample pre-shift; Total inorganic Hg in blood = 15 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek; |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.025 mg/m3, as Hg |
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| PEL (OSHA) | Ceiling(OSHA)=0.1 mg/m3, as Hg |
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| MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.17 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For OELs, see "Mercury, Inorganic ompounds." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Neurotoxin |
Sensorimotor Neuropathy |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: MERCURIC ACETATE
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