Formula
C13-H16-Hg-N-O6.H
Synonyms
Acidum mersalylicum; Mersalylum acidum; Natrii mersalylas; [ChemIDplus] 2-(3-Hydroxymercurio-2-methoxypropylcarbamoyl)phenoxyacetic acid; 2-[N-(3-Hydroxymercuri-2-methoxypropyl)carbamoyl]phenoxyacetic acid; Salyrganic acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2025
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White odorless solid; Slightly hygroscopic; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a biochemical probe and a diuretic drug; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Targets the gastrointestinal tract and nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercury compound, solid, n.o.s."
Other Information
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