Phenylmercuric chloride
Agent Name
Phenylmercuric chloride
CAS Number
100-56-1
Formula
C6-H5-Cl-Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
(Chloromercuri)benzene; Agrenal; Agronal; Benzene, (chloromercurio)-; Chlorid fenylrtutnaty [Czech]; Chlorophenylmercury; Fenylmercurichlorid [Czech]; Hexason; Hexasonum (base); Mercuriphenyl chloride; Mercutal; Merfazin; Mersolite 2; Monophenylmercury chloride; PMC; PMC (fungicide); Phenyl chloromercury; Phenylmercury chloride; Phenylquecksilberchlorid [German]; Stopspot; [ChemIDplus] UN2026
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used formerly as antimycotic, antisyphilitic, diuretic, agricultural fungicide,
antiseptic, and germicide; Not currently registered with the EPA for use in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Concentrated solution may cause second degree burns; Oral LD50 (rat) = 60 mg/kg; [HSDB] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "Mercury, aryl compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
Restricted
Use in paints as a biocide was discontinued in 1991 in the US; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Vapor Pressure
0.028 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Phenylmercuric compound, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: