Mercury azide
Agent Name
Mercury azide
CAS Number
38232-63-2
Formula
Hg2-N6
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Mercurous azide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Explosives
Comments
See "AZIDES." See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
Restricted
Transport of Mercurous azide is forbidden. [HMT]
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
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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