Ethoxyethyl hydroxy mercury

Agent Name
Ethoxyethyl hydroxy mercury
CAS Number
26983-51-7
Formula
C4-H10-Hg-O2
Major Category
Metals
Ethoxyethyl hydroxy mercury formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Mercury, (ethoxyethyl)hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Comments
See "Dimethylmercury." See "Mercury, alkyl compounds" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 mg/m3, as Hg
STEL (ACGIH)
0.03 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.01 mg/m3, as Hg, Ceiling(OSHA) = 0.04 mg/m3, as Hg
IDLH (NIOSH)
2 mg/m3, as Hg
Vapor Pressure
0.00315 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: