Mercury (2+) NTA
Agent Name
Mercury (2+) NTA
CAS Number
53113-61-4
Formula
C6-H6-Hg-N-O6.H
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Mercurate(1-), (N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'')-, hydrogen, (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Comments
"There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of nitrilotriacetic acid and its salts." [IARC] NTA complexes of mercury, cadmium, and nickel degrade more slowly than complexes of lead, zinc, and iron; Undegraded NTA may accumulate in the environment; [HSDB] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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