Mercuric iodate
Agent Name
Mercuric iodate
CAS Number
7783-32-6
Formula
H-I-O3.1/2Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Mercury diiodate; [ChemIDplus] Mercury(II) iodate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2025
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Targets the nerves, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercury compound, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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