Mercuric perchlorate
Agent Name
Mercuric perchlorate
CAS Number
7616-83-3
Formula
Cl-H-O4.1/2Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Mercury diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, mercury(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus] UN2025
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White crystals; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause allergic dermatitis and damage eyes; Toxic by ingestion and may be harmful after inhalation or skin absorption; [MSDSonline] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease. See "PERCHLORATES."
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
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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