Mercuric nitrate
Agent Name
Mercuric nitrate
CAS Number
10045-94-0
Formula
N2-O6.Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Citrine ointment; Mercury dinitrate; Mercury(II) nitrate; Mercury(II) nitrate (1:2); Mercury nitrate; Mercury(2+) nitrate; Mercury nitrate monohydrate; Mercury pernitrate; Nitrate mercurique (French); Nitric acid, mercury(2+) salt; [HSDB]
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White to yellow powder or crystals with a sharp odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an analytical reagent, in bronzing, as a nitrating agent, and in organic synthesis; Was used in the past to manufacture felt hats; [HSDB]
Comments
See "Mercury"; Very toxic by ingestion; Cases of poisoning reported after inhalation exposures of 1.2-8.5 mg/m 3; [CAMEO] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.025 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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