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CAS Number: 1600-27-7
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93-8040
Mercury › Mercury(II) acetate, 98%| CAS Number: | 1600-27-7 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00012165 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6HgO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 318.68 |
| Chemical Formula: | Hg(OOCCH3)2 |
| Color and Form: | light yellow pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point dec., density 3.270
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Mercury (II) acetate, 98% |
| Product Number: | 93-8040 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 1600-27-7 |
| Formula: | Hg(OOCCH3)2 |
| EINECS Number: | 216-491-1 |
| Chemical Family: | metal acetate salt |
| Synonym: | Mercuric diacetate, Mercury(2+) acetate, Mercuryl acetate. |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 1600-27-7 | 100 | 0.025mg/m3(as Hg) | 1mg/10m3 (as Hg) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Mercury salts are poisonous by ingestion. Acute effects include kidney failure. Prolonged exposure may permanently degrade the central nervous system. Danger of cumulative effects. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, skin, Inhalation of dust. |
| Eye Contact: | May cause mild to severe irritation of the eyes. May deposit mercury in the lens of the eye. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause mild to severe irritation of the skin. Harmful in contact with skin. May be absorbed through the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Harmful by inhalation. Dust may cause severe respiratory and gastrointestinal distress, and may damage the central nervous system. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic if swallowed. Lack of appetite, abdominal cramps, vomiting, kidney failure, paralysis. Mercury binds to thiol groups of protein. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic if swallowed. Harmful through inhalation and skin contact. Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Danger of cumulative effects. The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic disturbances, excessive salivation, dermatitis, and pain on chewing. May cause harm to the unborn child. |
| 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 soap and 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 for possible antidote and treatment. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| 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 combustible acetic acid, toxic organic fumes and toxic mercury vapor. |
| 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 in a 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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator 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: | light yellow pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 318.68 |
| Melting Point: | dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.27 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable solid |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | azides, fulminates and reducing agents |
| Decomposition Products: | Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and toxic mercury vapor. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: 40900 ug/kg. Administration onto the skin (rat); LD50: 570 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 23900 ug/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 6500 ug/kg. Intravenous (rat); TDLo: 3 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (hamster); TDLo: 4 mg/kg. Hamster ovary; Mutation in mammalian somatic cells: 100 nmol/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Possible 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): | Mercury acetate |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1629 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Mercury acetate |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1629 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N458 for reporting. |
| 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: | 12/28/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 12/16/2011 |
