Mercuriphenyl nitrate
Merphenyl nitrate
Mercury, Nitratophenyl
C6H5HgNO3
Molecular mass: 339.7
ICSC # 0541
CAS # 55-68-5
RTECS # OW8400000
UN # 1895
EC # 080-008-00-9
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation (not if powder).
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles,
face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Burning sensation.
Diarrhoea.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
Chemical protection suit.
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Separated from food and feedstuffs.
Dry.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Severe marine pollutant.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 25-34-48/24/25-50/53
S: 1/2-23-24/25-37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE CRYSTALS
OR GREY CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing mercury vapours and other toxic fumes.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV (as Hg): 0.1 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1998).
MAK: (Hg organic compounds) skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (Sh);
Carcinogen category: 3B
(DFG 2006).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol,
through the skin
and by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The aerosol
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
The substance may have effects on the kidneys
, resulting in disfunction.
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes malformations in human babies.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 176-186°C
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Solubility in water: poor
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Environmental
Data
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water and soil.
In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish and crustacea.
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N O T E S
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Do NOT take working clothes home.
Phenalco, Phe-Mer-Nite, Mersolite, Phermernite are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G63b
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0541
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PHENYLMERCURIC NITRATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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