MERCURIC ACETATE

It is used for mercuration of organic compounds, in the absorption of ethylene, and as a chemical intermediate and catalyst (EPA, 1985; Budavari, 1989). Mercuric acetate has been used as a model compound to study the effects of inorganic mercury in experimental animals (Gale, 1981).

FORMS

Mercuric acetate is an inorganic mercury compound. It occurs as white crystals, scales, or powder with a mild, vinegar-like odor (HSDB, 1993).

-CLINICAL EFFECTS

GENERAL CLINICAL EFFECTS

Mercuric acetate has been used as a model compound to study the toxicity of inorganic mercury.

Mercury compounds can be absorbed by inhalation and through the skin. The principal concerns from acute inorganic mercury poisoning are sudden, profound circulatory collapse with tachycardia, hypotension and peripheral vasoconstriction, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Renal failure usually develops within 24 hours and may be life-threatening.

Mercuric salts are corrosive and nephrotoxic. Salivation, metallic taste, abdominal pain, seizures, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome (oliguria and anuria) may occur. Circulatory collapse, bloody diarrhea, and acute renal failure have been reported following peritoneal lavage with mercuric chloride.

The brain is the critical organ for chronic inorganic mercury poisoning. TREMOR and psychological changes encompassing increased irritability and sensitivity, xenophobia, insomnia, hallucinations, and mania. Eventually there is spongeous degeneration of the brain with loss of many higher functions.

When mercury poisoning is suspected in critically ill patients, chelation therapy should be started regardless of the form of mercury causing toxicity.

POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Avoid any skin contact.
Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

ACUTE CLINICAL EFFECTS

Based on its acute oral LD50 of 40.9 mg/kg in rats (RTECS , 1993), mercuric acetate is a HIGHLY TOXIC substance. Mercuric acetate is a strong eye and skin irritant (Sax & Lewis, 1987) HSDB, 1993). It can be absorbed by inhalation, ingestion, and contact with the skin (EPA, 1985; Sax & Lewis, 1987).

Mercury is an insidious poison which can produce permanent effects in the central and peripheral nervous systems. The onset of signs and symptoms can be immediate or delayed. Permanent effects can occur from acute exposure.

Signs and symptoms of acute mercury poisoning include nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, foul taste in the mouth, loosened teeth, circulatory collapse, peripheral neuropathy, and kidney damage (Clayton & Clayton, 1981) HSDB, 1993; (Adams et al, 1983).

Mercuric acetate has caused similar effects in experimental animals with acute exposure. A transient increase in the activity of urinary gamma-glutamyl transferase activity was an indicator of nephrotoxicity in rats given a single intraperitoneal injection of mercuric acetate at a dose of 1 mg Hg/kg (Dierickx, 1981).

CHRONIC CLINICAL EFFECTS

Repeated application of inorganic mercury compounds on the skin may cause allergic contact dermatitis with a positive patch test (Fisher, 1972).

THE BRAIN IS THE CRITICAL ORGAN FOR CHRONIC MERCURY POISONING (Clayton & Clayton, 1981). The half-life for mercury in the brain is 10 YEARS, and high levels may be present in the brain years after cessation of exposure (Blum & Manzo, 1985). CUMULATIVE TOXICITY is a major consideration in chronic exposures.

Symptoms of chronic mercury poisoning include MERCURIALENTIS (brown mercury deposits in the lens of the eye) with visual defects, excessive salivation, muscle weakness, tremors, kidney dysfunction, and psychiatric changes.

A particular psychiatric syndrome called MERCURIAL ERETHISM may be seen in chronic mercury poisoning (Finkel, 1983). The early stages involve short-term memory loss (Smith, 1983) and personality changes with increased irritability, xenophobia, insomnia, impaired concentration, and apathy. Hallucinations and mania may be seen (O'Donaghue, 1985).

Chronic mercuric acetate exposure has produced kidney toxicity in rats and mice (HSDB, 1993). It induced increased excitability in the retina of cats injected subcutaneously with up to 0.25 mg/kg every other day for up to 4 weeks (Gitter et al, 1988).

-MEDICAL TREATMENT

LIFE SUPPORT

Support respiratory and cardiovascular function.

SUMMARY

FIRST AID - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Move victim to fresh air.
Call 911 or emergency medical service.
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance;give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.
For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
Keep victim warm and quiet.
Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.

FIRST AID

INHALATION EXPOSURE

INHALATION: Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Consider systemic corticosteroids in patients with significant bronchospasm.
SEIZURES: Administer a benzodiazepine; DIAZEPAM (ADULT: 5 to 10 mg IV initially; repeat every 5 to 20 minutes as needed. CHILD: 0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg IV over 2 to 5 minutes; up to a maximum of 10 mg/dose. May repeat dose every 5 to 10 minutes as needed) or LORAZEPAM (ADULT: 2 to 4 mg IV initially; repeat every 5 to 10 minutes as needed, if seizures persist. CHILD: 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg IV over 2 to 5 minutes, up to a maximum of 4 mg/dose; may repeat in 5 to 15 minutes as needed, if seizures continue).

Consider phenobarbital or propofol if seizures recur after diazepam 30 mg (adults) or 10 mg (children greater than 5 years).
Monitor for hypotension, dysrhythmias, respiratory depression, and need for endotracheal intubation. Evaluate for hypoglycemia, electrolyte disturbances, and hypoxia.

Obtain blood and urine for determination of mercury levels. Twenty-four hour urine samples are best.
Remove all contaminated clothing, seal into bags, and treat as hazardous waste. First responders should wear adequate protective clothing to prevent secondary contamination.
CHELATION THERAPY - should be performed in symptomatic patients.

D-PENICILLAMINE - 250 mg orally, 4 times a day in an adult 100 mg/kg/day in children up to 1 gram per day in 4 divided doses.
BAL (DIMERCAPROL) - BAL is indicated for symptomatic patients or patients in renal failure or allergic to penicillin. Administer 3 to 5 mg/kg/dose every 4 hours IM for the first 48 hours, then 2.5 to 3 mg/kg every 6 hours for the second 48 hours, then every 12 hours for 7 additional days.

Monitor volume status and hematocrit, GI hemorrhage may result following ingestion of mercuric salts.
HEMODIALYSIS - should be considered early in severely intoxicated patients with diminishing urine output following chelation therapy with BAL. The BAL-mercury complex is dialyzable.

DERMAL EXPOSURE

DECONTAMINATION: Remove contaminated clothing and jewelry and place them in plastic bags. Wash exposed areas with soap and water for 10 to 15 minutes with gentle sponging to avoid skin breakdown. A physician may need to examine the area if irritation or pain persists (Burgess et al, 1999).
Treatment should include recommendations listed in the INHALATION EXPOSURE section when appropriate.
Remove all contaminated clothing, seal into bags, and treat as hazardous waste. First responders should wear adequate protective clothing to prevent secondary contamination.

EYE EXPOSURE

DECONTAMINATION: Remove contact lenses and irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of room temperature 0.9% saline or water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist after 15 minutes of irrigation, the patient should be seen in a healthcare facility.
Treatment should include recommendations listed in the INHALATION EXPOSURE section when appropriate.

ORAL EXPOSURE

MERCURY SALTS are corrosive, but GI perforation has not been reported. The role of gastric decontamination is unclear.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Administer charcoal as a slurry (240 mL water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents, 25 to 50 g in children (1 to 12 years), and 1 g/kg in infants less than 1 year old.
SEIZURES: Administer a benzodiazepine; DIAZEPAM (ADULT: 5 to 10 mg IV initially; repeat every 5 to 20 minutes as needed. CHILD: 0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg IV over 2 to 5 minutes; up to a maximum of 10 mg/dose. May repeat dose every 5 to 10 minutes as needed) or LORAZEPAM (ADULT: 2 to 4 mg IV initially; repeat every 5 to 10 minutes as needed, if seizures persist. CHILD: 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg IV over 2 to 5 minutes, up to a maximum of 4 mg/dose; may repeat in 5 to 15 minutes as needed, if seizures continue).

Consider phenobarbital or propofol if seizures recur after diazepam 30 mg (adults) or 10 mg (children greater than 5 years).
Monitor for hypotension, dysrhythmias, respiratory depression, and need for endotracheal intubation. Evaluate for hypoglycemia, electrolyte disturbances, and hypoxia.

Treatment should include recommendations listed in the INHALATION EXPOSURE section when appropriate.

-RANGE OF TOXICITY

MINIMUM LETHAL EXPOSURE

ACUTE

The average lethal dose for inorganic mercuric salts is about 1 gram (Baselt, 1988).

MAXIMUM TOLERATED EXPOSURE

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE

Atmospheric levels exceeding 0.01 milligram/cubic meter organic mercury may be toxic. Maximum tolerated oral concentrations are unknown; acute toxicity occurred following absorption of 60 to 90 milliliters of mercurial fungicides. The daily "safe" limit for methylmercury contaminated fish is 0.03 milligram.
A single acute ingestion of 45 milligrams of methylmercury resulted in whole blood levels of 1930 and 1007 nanograms/milliliter 2 and 24 hours after ingestion, but did not result in symptoms of toxicity (Lund et al, 1984).

Carcinogenicity Ratings for CAS1600-27-7 :

ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2010): Not Listed
EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2011): Not Listed
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 2016; International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2015; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2010; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2010a; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2008; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2007; IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 2006; IARC, 2004): 2B ; Listed as: Mercuric acetate

2B : The agent (mixture) is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The exposure circumstance entails exposures that are possibly carcinogenic to humans. This category is used for agents, mixtures and exposure circumstances for which there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans and less than sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. It may also be used when there is inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans but there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. In some instances, an agent, mixture or exposure circumstance for which there is inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans but limited evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals together with supporting evidence from other relevant data may be placed in this group.

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2007): Not Listed
MAK (DFG, 2002): Not Listed
NTP (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Toxicology Project ): Not Listed

TOXICITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT VALUES

EPA IRIS

EPA Risk Assessment Values for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2011):

Not Listed

TOXICITY VALUES

References: RTECS, 2003
- LD50- (INTRAPERITONEAL)MOUSE:
- LD50- (INTRAVENOUS)MOUSE:
- LD50- (ORAL)MOUSE:
- LD50- (ORAL)RAT:
- LD50- (SKIN)RAT:
- LDLo- (SUBCUTANEOUS)MOUSE:
- TDLo- (INTRAPERITONEAL)HAMSTER:
- TDLo- (INTRAVENOUS)HAMSTER:
- TDLo- (ORAL)HAMSTER:
- TDLo- (SUBCUTANEOUS)HAMSTER:
- TDLo- (INTRAVENOUS)RAT:

-STANDARDS AND LABELS

WORKPLACE STANDARDS

ACGIH TLV Values for CAS1600-27-7 (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2010):

Not Listed

AIHA WEEL Values for CAS1600-27-7 (AIHA, 2006):

Not Listed

NIOSH REL and IDLH Values for CAS1600-27-7 (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2007):

Not Listed

OSHA PEL Values for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Occupational Safety, and Health Administration (OSHA), 2010):

Not Listed

OSHA List of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Toxics, and Reactives for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2010):

Not Listed

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

EPA CERCLA, Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2010):

Not Listed

EPA CERCLA, Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities, Radionuclides for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2010):

Not Listed

EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Number for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2010b):

Not Listed
Editor's Note: The D, F, and K series waste numbers and Appendix VIII to Part 261 -- Hazardous Constituents were not included. Please refer to 40 CFR Part 261.

EPA SARA Title III, Extremely Hazardous Substance List for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2010):

Listed as: Mercuric Acetate
Reportable Quantity, in pounds: 500

Only the statutory or final RQ is shown. For more information, see 40 CFR table 302.4.

Threshold Planning Quantity, in pounds:

500/10,000
Amount necessary to be covered by this standard. See 40 CFR 355.30.

Note(s): Not Listed

EPA SARA Title III, Community Right-to-Know for CAS1600-27-7 (40 CFR 372.65, 2006; 40 CFR 372.28, 2006):

Not Listed

DOT List of Marine Pollutants for CAS1600-27-7 (49 CFR 172.101 - App. B, 2005):

Listed as Mercuric acetate
Severe Marine Pollutant: Yes

EPA TSCA Inventory for CAS1600-27-7 (EPA, 2005):

Listed as: Acetic acid, mercury(2+) salt

SHIPPING REGULATIONS

SURFACE

DOT -- Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions for UN/NA Number 1629 (49 CFR 172.101, 2005):

Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping name: Mercury acetate

Symbol(s): Not Listed
Hazard class or Division: 6.1

6.1: Poisonous materials. See 49 CFR section 173.132 for definitions.

Identification Number: UN1629
Packing Group: II

II: Packing Group II - indicates the degree of danger presented by the material is medium.

Label(s) required (if not excepted): 6.1

6.1: Poison Inhalation Hazard (inhalation hazard, Zone A or B) or Poison (other than inhalation hazard, Zone A or B; the packing group for a material is indicated in column 5 of the table.).

Special Provisions: IB8, IP2, IP4, T3, TP33

IB8: Authorized IBCs: Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2, 31HZ1 and 31HZ2); Fiberboard (11G); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F); Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 or 13M2).
IP2: When IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs are used, they must be offered for transportation in a closed freight container or a closed transport vehicle.
IP4: Flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.
T3: Minimum test pressure (bar): 2.65; Minimum shell thickness (in mm-reference steel) (See sxn.178.274(d)): sxn.178.274(d)(2); Pressure-relief requirements (See sxn.178.275(g)): Normal; Bottom opening requirements (See sxn.178.275(d)): sxn.178.275(d)(2).
TP33: The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. Solid substances transported or offered for transport above their melting point are authorized for transportation in portable tanks conforming to the provisions of portable tank instruction T4 for solid substances of packing group III or T7 for solid substances of packing group II, unless a tank with more stringent requirements for minimum shell thickness, maximum allowable working pressure, pressure-relief devices or bottom outlets are assigned in which case the more stringent tank instruction and special provisions shall apply. Filling limits must be in accordance with portable tank special provision TP3. Solids meeting the defnintion of an elevated temperature material must be transported in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter.

Packaging Authorizations (refer to 49 CFR 173.***):

Exceptions: 153
Non-bulk packaging: 212
Bulk packaging: 242

Quantity Limitations:

Passenger aircraft or railcar: 25 kg
Cargo aircraft only: 100 kg

Vessel Stowage Requirements:

Vessel stowage location: A

A: The material may be stowed "on deck" or "under deck" on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel.

Vessel stowage other: Not Listed

ICAO International Shipping Name for UN1629 (ICAO, 2002):

Proper Shipping Name: Mercury acetate
UN Number: 1629

LABELS

NFPA

NFPA Hazard Ratings for CAS1600-27-7 (NFPA, 2002):

Not Listed

-HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORAGE

CONTAINER

Aluminum foil is unsuitable as a packing material in contact with mercury (II) salts in presence of moisture, when vigorous amalgamation ensues (HSDB , 1990).
Store in tightly closed containers (CHRIS , 1990).
Keep away from heat (CHRIS , 1990).
Keep well closed and protected from light (Budavari, 1989).

-PERSONAL PROTECTION

SUMMARY

RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection.
Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible.

Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact. Wear eye protection to prevent any possibility of eye contact (Sittig, 1985).

Bureau of Mines approved respirator; impervious suit; appropriate eye protection (CHRIS , 1990)

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Refer to "Recommendations for respirator selection" in the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards on TOMES Plus(R) for respirator information.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Search results for CAS 1600-27-7.

Specific recommendations and test data for this chemical were not found in the available manufacturers' product literature. A complete list of consulted manufacturers and references is presented below.

-PHYSICAL HAZARDS

FIRE HAZARD

SUMMARY

POTENTIAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)
- Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may pollute waterways.
No specific fire fighting procedures have been recommended for mercuric acetate.
When heated to decomposition, mercuric acetate releases highly toxic fumes of mercury and mercury oxide (Sax & Lewis, 1989).

FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION

NFPA Flammability Rating for CAS1600-27-7 (NFPA, 2002):

Not Listed

FIRE CONTROL/EXTINGUISHING AGENTS

SMALL FIRE PRECAUTIONS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE PRECAUTIONS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Water spray, fog or regular foam.
Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material.
Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.

TANK OR CAR/TRAILER LOAD FIRE PRECAUTIONS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
Do not get water inside containers.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.
ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.

NFPA Extinguishing Methods for CAS1600-27-7 (NFPA, 2002):

Not Listed

Choose an extinguishing agent suitable for fires in surrounding material (AAR, 1987).

Water may be used in flooding quantities as fog (AAR, 1987).

COMBUSTION TOXICITY

When heated to decomposition, mercuric acetate releases highly toxic fumes of mercury and mercury oxide (Sax & Lewis, 1989).

DUST/VAPOR HAZARD

When heated to decomposition, mercuric acetate releases highly toxic fumes of mercury and mercury oxide (Sax & Lewis, 1989).

REACTIVITY HAZARD

When heated to decomposition, mercuric acetate releases highly toxic fumes of mercury and mercury oxide (Sax & Lewis, 1989).

Soluble salts have violent corrosive effects on skin and mucous membranes (HSDB , 1990).

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

SUMMARY

Editor's Note: This material is not listed in the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.

SPILL - PUBLIC SAFETY EVACUATION DISTANCES - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance of at least 25 to 50 meters (80 to 160 feet) in all directions.

FIRE - PUBLIC SAFETY EVACUATION DISTANCES - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.

PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)

CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number:

MEXICO:

SETIQ:

01-800-00-214-00 in the Mexican Republic;
For calls originating in Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area: 5559-1588;
For calls originating elsewhere, call: 011-52-555-559-1588.

CENACOM:

01-800-00-413-00 in the Mexican Republic;
For calls originating in Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area: 5550-1496, 5550-1552, 5550-1485, or 5550-4885;
For calls originating elsewhere, call: 011-52-555-550-1496, or 011-52-555-550-1552; 011-52-555-550-1485, or 011-52-555-550-4885.

ARGENTINA:

CIQUIME:

0-800-222-2933 in the Republic of Argentina;
For calls originating elsewhere, call: +54-11-4613-1100.

BRAZIL:

PRÓ-QUÍMICA:

0-800-118270 (Toll-free in Brazil);
For calls originating elsewhere, call: +55-11-232-1144 (Collect calls are accepted).

COLUMBIA:

CISPROQUIM:

01-800-091-6012 in Colombia;
For calls originating in Bogotá, Colombia, call: 288-6012;
For calls originating elsewhere, call: 011-57-1-288-6012.

CANADA:

CANUTEC:

613-996-6666 (Collect calls are accepted);
*666 cellular (in Canada only).

UNITED STATES:

CHEMTREC®:

1-800-424-9300 (Toll-free in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands);
703-527-3887 for calls originating elsewhere (Collect calls are accepted).

CHEM-TEL, INC.:

1-800-255-3924 (Toll-free in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands);
813-248-0585 for calls originating elsewhere (Collect calls are accepted).

INFOTRAC:

1-800-535-5053 (Toll-free in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands);
352-323-3500 for calls originating elsewhere (Collect calls are accepted).

3E COMPANY:

1-800-451-8346 (Toll-free in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands);
760-602-8703 for calls originating elsewhere (Collect calls are accepted).

NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (NRC):

1-800-424-8802 - (24 hours) (Toll-free in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands);
202-267-2675 for calls in the District of Columbia.

MILITARY SHIPMENTS:

703-697-0218 - Explosives/ammunition incidents (Collect calls are accepted);
1-800-851-8061 - All other dangerous goods incidents.

NATIONWIDE POISON CONTROL CENTER (United States only):

1-800-222-1222 (Toll-free in the U.S.).

For additional details see the section entitled "WHO TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE" under the ERG Instructions.
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Stay upwind.
Keep out of low areas.

Downwind evacuation should be considered if this material is involved in a fire or if a large discharge has occurred (AAR, 1987).

AIHA ERPG Values for CAS1600-27-7 (AIHA, 2006):

Not Listed

DOE TEEL Values for CAS1600-27-7 (U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Emergency Management, 2010):

Listed as Mercuric acetate
TEEL-0 (units = mg/m3): 0.0159
TEEL-1 (units = mg/m3): 0.0477
TEEL-2 (units = mg/m3): 3.2
TEEL-3 (units = mg/m3): 3.2
Definitions:

TEEL-0: The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no adverse health effects.
TEEL-1: The airborne concentration (expressed as ppm [parts per million] or mg/m(3) [milligrams per cubic meter]) of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, could experience notable discomfort, irritation, or certain asymptomatic, nonsensory effects. However, these effects are not disabling and are transient and reversible upon cessation of exposure.
TEEL-2: The airborne concentration (expressed as ppm or mg/m(3)) of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, could experience irreversible or other serious, long-lasting, adverse health effects or an impaired ability to escape.
TEEL-3: The airborne concentration (expressed as ppm or mg/m(3)) of a substance above which it is predicted that the general population, including susceptible individuals, could experience life-threatening adverse health effects or death.

AEGL Values for CAS1600-27-7 (National Research Council, 2010; National Research Council, 2009; National Research Council, 2008; National Research Council, 2007; NRC, 2001; NRC, 2002; NRC, 2003; NRC, 2004; NRC, 2004; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2006; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2007; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2005; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2005; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2007; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2006; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2006; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2006; National Advisory Committee for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, 2006; 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Not Listed

NIOSH IDLH Values for CAS1600-27-7 (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2007):

Not Listed

CONTAINMENT/WASTE TREATMENT OPTIONS

SUMMARY

SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)
- Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
- Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
- Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
- Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading.
- Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
- DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, GUIDE 151 (ERG, 2004)
- Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection.
- Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible.
DECONTAMINATION OF SPILLS
- Addition of chlorine to waste water oxidizes any mercury to the ionic state and absorbed on an activated charcoal bed (HSDB , 1990).
"At the time of this review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge) consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance of acceptable disposal methods." (HSDB , 1990)
Water spray may be used to reduce or knock down vapors (AAR, 1987).

SMALL LEAK/SPILL

Isolate and ventilate the area. Keep sources of fire away. Wear rubber or neoprene gloves and overshoes and an approved respirator. Get fire-fighting equipment ready. Contain any liquid spill around the edge and absorb with Zorb-All (R), soil, sweeping compound, sawdust, dry sand or similar material. Dispose of absorbed or dry material in disposable containers (Ford, 1989; EPA, 1975b).

LARGE LEAK/SPILL

Isolate and ventilate the area. Keep sources of fire away. Wear rubber or neoprene gloves and overshoes and approved personal protection equipment. Get fire-fighting equipment ready (Ford, 1989).

-ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT

POLLUTION HAZARD

No information found at the time of this review.

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND KINETICS

Fifty percent of volatile form is mercury (Hg) vapor with a sizeable portion of the remainder being divalent mercury and methyl mercury, 25 to 50 percent of mercury in water is organic. Hg in the environment is deposited and revolatilized many times, with a residence time of at least a few days. In the volatile phase mercury can be transported hundreds of kilometers (Miller & Buchanan, 1979).

WATER

SURFACE WATER
- The conversion, in aqueous environments, of inorganic mercury compounds to methyl mercury implies that recycle of mercury from sediment to water to air and back could be a rapid peocess (Callahan et al, 1979).

OTHER

OTHER
- The average biological half-life of a tracer dose of divalent inorganic mercury compound in man is 42 days for the whole body and 26 days for blood (USEPA, 1984).

ABIOTIC DEGRADATION

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY

Published Values (HSDB , 1990)

LC50 FATHEAD MINNOW: 0.53 mg/l/24h 0.42 mg/l/48h 0.19 mg/l/96h
LC50 ACARTIA CLAUSI: 50 mcg/l/96h
LD50 BALANUS EBURNEUS LARVAE: 1,000 mcg/l/14days

-PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

318.17 (Budavari, 1989)

DESCRIPTION/PHYSICAL STATE

White, scales or powder; crystals or crystalline powder with a mild vinegar odor (Budavari, 1989).

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

TEMPERATURE AND/OR PRESSURE NOT LISTED

3.270 (EPA, 1985)

DENSITY

TEMPERATURE AND/OR PRESSURE NOT LISTED

3.270 (EPA, 1985)

FREEZING/MELTING POINT

MELTING POINT

178-180 degrees C; 352-356 degrees F (Over heating results in decomposition) (Budavari, 1989; EPA, 1985).

SOLUBILITY

IN WATER

25 g/100 mL water (at 10 degrees C); 100 g/100 mL of water (at 100 degrees C) (Weast, 1987-88)

IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS

Soluble in alcohol and acetic acid (Clayton & Clayton, 1981).

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