Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt
Mercury di(acetate)
C4H6O4Hg / Hg(CH3COO)2
Molecular mass: 318.70
ICSC # 0978
CAS # 1600-27-7
RTECS # AI8575000
UN # 1629
EC # 080-004-00-7
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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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Not combustible.
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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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Sore throat.
Cough.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Skin burns.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Severe deep burns.
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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.
Vomiting.
Metallic taste.
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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.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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Keep in the dark.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Note: A
Severe
marine pollutant.
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 26/27/28-33-50/53
S: 1/2-13-28-36-45-60-61
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 WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating and
under influence of
light.
Attacks many
metals
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as Hg) 0.025 mg/m3 as TWA; (skin) A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2008).
MAK: skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (Sh);
Carcinogen category: 3B; BAT issued;
(DFG 2008).
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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
when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is corrosive to
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Corrosive on ingestion.
The substance may cause effects on the
kidneys
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
The substance may have effects on the
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
and
kidneys
, resulting in ataxia, sensory and memory disturbances, tremors, muscle weakness and
kidney impairment.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point (decomposes): 178°C
Density: 3.28
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 40
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in aquatic organism.
It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G64b
Card has been partially updated in November 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits,
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0978
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MERCURIC ACETATE
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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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