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Product Name: Acetomercuric Imide
Chemical Formula: C2H5HgN
Synonyms: Mercuric acetamide, Acetylmercuric imide
CAS Number: 123-89-0
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Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, research chemical
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Hazard Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2); Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1); Specific Target Organ Toxicity; Aquatic acute hazard (Category 1)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if swallowed, Fatal if inhaled, May cause damage to kidneys, May cause serious eye and skin irritation, Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements: Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, Use only with adequate ventilation, Avoid release to the environment
Pictograms: Skull and crossbones, Exclamation mark, Environment symbol
Chemical Name: Acetomercuric Imide
Concentration: 100%
Impurities: None reported
Hazardous Components: Elemental mercury (Hg), Acetamide group, Nitrogen functional group
CAS Registry Number: 123-89-0
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air immediately, provide artificial respiration if breathing stops, seek medical attention right away
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing, rinse affected area with plenty of water, wash with soap immediately, get medical help
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical help promptly
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, seek medical attention without delay
Symptoms: Severe poisoning, tremors, headache, kidney and central nervous system effects, salivation, abdominal pain, tissue damage to skin or mucosa
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water spray as mercury compounds can contaminate runoff
Hazardous Combustion Products: Mercury vapor, nitrogen oxides, possible carbon monoxide
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear required
Firefighting Instructions: Evacuate area, avoid inhalation of vapors or dust, fight fire from a safe distance, prevent fire-fighting water from entering drains
Personal Precautions: Evacuate personnel to safe areas, keep unprotected persons away, ventilate area, wear full protective clothing and positive-pressure respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, do not let product enter drains, soil, or surface water
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent like sand or vermiculite, place in sealed chemical waste container, clean contaminated surfaces thoroughly, dispose via licensed hazardous waste handler
Handling: Work only in well-ventilated fume hood, minimize dust and vapor formation, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, use proper protective devices, wash thoroughly after use
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container, locked and clearly labeled, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents
Storage Class: Toxic substances, mercury compounds
Engineering Controls: Fume hood, eye wash and emergency shower stations, explosion-proof ventilation recommended
Recommended PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), splash-proof goggles, impervious laboratory coat, full face shield for large quantities, fitted respirator with mercury vapor cartridges for high exposure risk
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL for mercury vapor: 0.1 mg/m³; ACGIH TLV: 0.025 mg/m³ as Hg
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face, and exposed skin before eating or drinking, remove contaminated clothing before entering eating areas
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless or faint acetic acid smell
Melting Point: 198°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in concentrated acids
Density: 4.34 g/cm³
pH: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Flash Point: Not flammable
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard temperature and pressure, sensitive to light and heat over extended periods
Incompatible Materials: Avoid strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, alkali metals
Decomposition Products: Mercury vapor, nitrous gases, carbon monoxide, acetic acid vapors
Hazardous Reactions: May react exothermically with certain metals or oxidizers
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization reported
Acute Toxicity: Extremely toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption, LD50 (oral, rat): 2 mg/kg
Chronic Exposure: Accumulates in body, mercurialism (chronic mercury poisoning), tremor, emotional lability, memory loss, kidney dysfunction
Routes of Exposure: Absorption via skin, inhalation of fumes or dust, ingestion
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, renal failure, neurotoxicity, dermatitis, vision disturbances
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a human carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, or NTP
Other Data: No reproductive toxicity studies available, suspected teratogen on the basis of mercury content
Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments
Persistence: Mercury compounds are highly persistent, bioaccumulate in aquatic food chains
Mobility: Low mobility in soil, tends to bind with organic matter and sediments
Degradability: Not readily biodegradable
Other Adverse Effects: Mercury-based poisoning has devastated fish and bird populations, regular monitoring of effluents needed
Waste Disposal Methods: Must be disposed as hazardous waste via permitted waste management facility with capability for mercury handling
Container Disposal: Decontaminate or return empty containers for hazardous recycling, do not wash down drain or discard in regular waste
Contaminated Packaging: Handle as hazardous waste, label and dispose according to local and national rules
Regulation Compliance: EPA RCRA waste code: D009 (mercury containing waste)
UN Number: UN 1641
UN Proper Shipping Name: Mercuric compound, solid, n.o.s. (acetomercuric imide)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: II
Labeling Requirements: Toxic, environment hazardous
Special Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage, keep away from food and feedstuff, emergency temperature controls recommended
TSCA Status: Listed
SARA Title III: Reportable under Section 313 for mercury compounds
OSHA Status: Considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
WHMIS Classification (Canada): D1A (very toxic), D2A (chronic toxicity)
EU Regulation: Listed under REACH as a severe environmental toxin
Other Regulation: Subject to regulation under national and international chemical safety protocols
