Mercury II azide

Agent Name
Mercury II azide
CAS Number
14215-33-9
Formula
Hg-N6
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
See "AZIDES."
Category
Explosives
Description
Crystals; [Sax]
Sources/Uses
An explosive sensitive to friction; [Sax]
Comments
See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease. See "AZIDES."
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
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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