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Chemical Sampling Information Mercury (organo) Alkyl Compounds (as Hg)  Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents  Field Definitions  Analytical Methods General Description NAME: Mercury (organo) Alkyl Compounds (as Hg) IMIS: 1630 DOT: 2003 40 DESCRIPTION: Appearance and odor vary depending upon specific compound. INCOM: Strong oxidizers, such as chlorine Exposure Limits OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA; 0.04 mg/m3 Ceiling (Z-2) OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (Skin) ACGIH TLV: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA; 0.03 mg/m3 STEL (Skin) NIOSH REL: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA; 0.03 mg/m3 STEL (Skin) Health Factors SYMPTOM(s): Paresthesia, ataxia, dysarthria; vision, hearing disturbances; spastic, jerking; dizziness; salivation; lacrimation; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; skin burns; emotional disturbances HEALTH EFFECTS: Acute and Cumulative CNS damage (HE7) and (HE3) Irritation-Skin---Marked (HE14) ORGAN: CNS, kidneys, eyes, skin Monitoring PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1): Standard has been stayed until an analytical method can be developed.  Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents Revision Date: 01/15/1993 * All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

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