Mercuric sulfate
Agent Name
Mercuric sulfate
CAS Number
7783-35-9
Formula
O4-S.Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Mercury bisulfate; Mercury disulfate; Mercury persulfate; Mercury sulfate (HgSO4); Mercury(II) sulfate; Mercury(II) sulfate (1:1); Sulfate mercurique [French]; Sulfuric acid, mercury(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1645
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White crystals; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a battery electrolyte, gold and silver extractant, and chemical reagent; [Merck Index]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can cause injury to the kidneys and central and peripheral nervous systems; [ICSC] 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
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: