Phenylmercuric nitrate

Synonyms

Fenylmerkurinitrat [Czech]; Mercuriphenyl nitrate; Mercury, (nitrato-O)phenyl-; Mercury, nitratophenyl-; Merpectogel; Merphenyl nitrate; Mersolite 7; Nitratophenylmercury; Nitric acid, phenylmercury salt; Phe-Mer-Nite; Phenalco; Phenitol; Phenmerzyl Nitrate; Phenylmercuric nitrate, basic; Phenylmercurinitrate; Phenylmercury nitrate; Phenylmercury(II) nitrate; Phermernite; [ChemIDplus] UN1895

Category

Metals, Organic Compounds

Description

White or grey solid; [ICSC] Crystals

Sources/Uses

Used as a disinfectant, preservative in pharmaceuticals, bactericide in eye cosmetics, and veterinary fungicide and bactericide; Formerly used to dress tree wounds and as a biocide for paints; Not currently registered with the EPA for use in the US; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant (aerosol); May cause skin sensitization; Can be absorbed through skin; A potential toxin to kidneys and reproductive system; [ICSC] Concentrated solutions can cause skin blistering; [HSDB] Causes burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can be absorbed through skin; May cause skin sensitization; May cause damage to kidneys, liver, and CNS; [MSDSonline] See "Mercury, aryl compounds" and linked occupational diseases.

EU: Banned for use as pesticide for plant protection; Use as other pesticide including biocide severely restricted; [eChemPortal: ESIS]

Biomedical References

Yes

0.1 mg/m3, as Hg

0.1 mg/m3, as Hg

10 mg/m3, as Hg

6.21E-05 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

VP from ChemIDplus;

Yes

Sensorimotor

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides