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CAS Number: 62-38-4
Product Catalog
93-8025
Mercury › Phenylmercury acetate, 97.5%| CAS Number: | 62-38-4 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00008691 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H8HgO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 336.75 |
| Chemical Formula: | C6H5HgOOCCH3 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 150°C, density ~2.4
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Phenylmercury acetate, 97.5% |
| Product Number: | 93-8025 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 62-38-4 |
| Formula: | C6H5HgOOCCH3 |
| EINECS Number: | 200-532-5 |
| Chemical Family: | organomercury compound |
| Synonym: | (Acetato)phenylmercury, Mercury (II), acetate, phenyl- |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 62-38-4 | 100 | 0.1mg/m3 (skin) | 1mg/10m3 (as Hg) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Highly toxic material by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, skin, eyes, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | Causes burns to the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes caustic burns of the skin. Harmful in contact with skin. |
| Inhalation: | Dangerous by inhalation. May be absorbed through the lungs leading to acute mercury poisoning. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic if swallowed. Harmful through inhalation and in contact with skin. Inhalation and ingestion may lead to caustic burns, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Chronic effects of mercury poisoning may lead to severe nervous disturbances including tremors, insomnia, loss of memory, irritability and depression. May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | none |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and mercury vapors. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store the material in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | The product should only be handled in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiration Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 336.75 |
| Melting Point: | 150°C |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | ~2.4 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | slightly soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | strong oxidizing agents, halogen |
| Decomposition Products: | carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic fumes, mercury vapors, and organomercury compounds. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Administration onto the skin (human); Standard Draize test: 100 ug/24H. Oral (rat); LD50: 41 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 13 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (mouse); LD50: 12 mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LD50: 18 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo:91 mg/kg/13W-C. Bacteria-Escherichia coli; DNA repair: 2 mmol/L. Human Lymphocyte; Sister chromatid: 30 mg/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Phenylmercuric acetate |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1674 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Phenylmercuric acetate |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1674 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Reportable under SARA 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 5/01/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/17/2011 |
