p-Tolylmercuric chloride
Agent Name
p-Tolylmercuric chloride
CAS Number
539-43-5
Formula
C7-H7-Cl-Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
4-Methylphenylmercuric chloride; 4-Tolylmercuric chloride; Chloro-p-tolylmercury; Mercuri-p-tolyl chloride; p-Chloromercuritoluene; p-Tolylmercury chloride; Mercury, chloro(4-methylphenyl)-; Mercury, chloro-p-tolyl- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
White crystalline solid; Insoluble in water; [Chem Service MSDS]
Comments
Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Mercury, aryl compounds" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, 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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