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Product Name: Mercuric Oleate
Chemical Formula: C18H34HgO2
CAS Number: 10498-82-3
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, chemical research
Synonyms: Mercury(II) oleate
Manufacturer/Supplier: Inquire with chemical distributor
Contact Information: Refer to chemical sourcing documentation for emergency contacts and technical queries
Emergency Phone: National Poison Control or local emergency services
Classification (GHS): Acute Toxicity (Oral, Inhalation, Dermal), Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Environmental Hazard
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin; causes damage to kidneys, central nervous system; causes skin and eye irritation; extremely toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects
Pictograms: Skull and crossbones, exclamation mark, aquatic toxicity
Precautionary Statements: Avoid all contact, prevent environmental release, use only with proper training, seek immediate medical attention on exposure
Potential Health Effects: Short-term: headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, tremors, skin rash; long-term: kidney damage, neurotoxicity, reproductive harm, risk of death if untreated
Chemical Substance: Mercuric Oleate
Concentration: 100% (pure substance without detectable impurities)
Hazard Components: Mercuric salts (inorganic mercury), oleic acid residue
Impurities: Monitor for trace organic contaminants from sourcing or breakdown
Molecular Weight: Around 561.1 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep at rest, monitor for breathing difficulty, seek medical attention immediately
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash area thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, do not delay medical care
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with lukewarm water for extended period (at least 20 minutes), hold eyelids open, obtain urgent medical treatment
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek emergency medical support; the onset of symptoms can be swift and severe
Advice for Physicians: Treat with chelation therapy as indicated, support renal and neurological function, observe for delayed symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; avoid water spray to avoid mercury vapor formation
Unusual Fire Hazards: Toxic fumes of mercury vapors and oxides may form during combustion
Protective Equipment: Full self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical resistant gear
Special Procedures: Isolate area; fight fire from protected position; prevent runoff from contaminating soil and drains
Combustion Products: Mercury vapors, carbon oxides, other unidentified toxic fumes
Fire Hazard Statement: Substance is not highly flammable, but releases toxic fumes if exposed to high heat
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, don PPE including gloves, goggles, and respiratory protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent substance from entering waterways, sewers, or soil systems
Cleanup Methods: Scoop up with non-sparking tools, absorb with inert material (vermiculite, sand), seal waste in labeled containers
Decontamination: Wash area thoroughly with mercury-specific decontamination agents, follow with detergent and water
Disposal: Refer to local hazardous waste protocols, treat as mercury-containing toxic waste
Handling: Only use in well-ventilated fume hood, avoid direct physical contact, do not eat or drink near material, minimize dust and vapor formation
Hygiene: Wash hands and arms thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing immediately
Storage: Keep container tightly closed, in cool, dry, secure area away from sunlight and incompatible chemicals; label clearly with hazard warnings
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong bases, ammonia, reducing agents, oxidizers
Special Storage Needs: Store in corrosion-resistant, mercury-compatible containers; secondary containment preferred
Occupational Exposure Limits: Mercury TWA: 0.025 mg/m³ (OSHA), 0.05 mg/m³ (ACGIH), skin notation
Engineering Controls: Employ local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hoods, environmental monitoring for mercury vapor
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Nitrile gloves, chemical-resistant clothing, safety goggles, face shield, respiratory protection (full-face mask with mercury vapor cartridges or supplied-air for high concentrations)
Additional Precautions: Emergency eye wash and shower stations required near work area
Contaminated Equipment: Decontaminate and test for mercury residue before reuse
Appearance: Pale yellow to brownish, greasy liquid or semi-solid
Odor: Slight, fatty odor
pH: Not available
Melting Point/Range: Approximately 18°C to 24°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents like chloroform and ether
Density: About 2.4 g/cm³ (varies with temperature)
Vapor Pressure: Very low at room temperature
Flash Point: Not well defined; high decomposition risk before ignition
Partition Coefficient: Log Kow not measured; likely to bioaccumulate
Other Data: May darken upon exposure to air
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions in sealed containers
Reactivity: Sensitive to heat, light, strong acids, and bases
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react violently with strong oxidizers and reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Mercury vapor, carbon oxides, possible organic breakdown products
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, open flame, incompatible chemicals
Polymerization: Does not polymerize under normal conditions
Acute Toxicity: Highly toxic; oral LD50 (rat) estimated <5 mg/kg, dermal LD50 (rabbit) similar range
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Symptoms of Exposure: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremors, weakness, respiratory distress, kidney injury, neurological impairment, death possible with acute exposure
Chronic Effects: Tremors, memory loss, personality changes, skin and oral lesions, vision changes, kidney dysfunction
Carcinogenicity: Not classed by IARC, but mercury compounds are suspected human carcinogens
Target Organs: Brain, kidneys, liver, nervous system
Developmental/Reproductive Effects: Risk of teratogenicity and harm to developing fetus; risk of fertility impairment
Sensitization: Skin or respiratory sensitization not typical but possible for sensitive individuals
Ecotoxicity: Extremely toxic to aquatic life; acute LC50 (fish) in low µg/L range; bioaccumulates in food chain
Persistence: Does not degrade rapidly; can persist for decades in sediments and soils
Mobility: Strongly adsorbed to soil, but mercury compounds can cycle into the atmosphere, re-entering aquatic systems in rainfall
Bioaccumulation: Biomagnifies in aquatic organisms—major contributor to mercury poisoning in fisheries and wildlife
Environmental Fate: Converts to methylmercury in environment, magnifying toxicity
Other Hazards: Even small spills can have community-wide environmental impacts, especially near water
Waste Handling: Treat as hazardous mercury waste, do not dispose via municipal sewers or regular trash
Container Disposal: Triple rinse, collect rinsate, send for hazardous waste incineration or recovery
Recommended Methods: Incinerate in approved facility capable of removing mercury, or retort for elemental recovery
Regulatory Compliance: Observe all regional, national, and international regulations—special transport and storage permits may be required
Precautions for Handlers: Maintain strict control over waste streams to prevent environmental discharge
UN Number: UN2025 (Mercury compound, liquid, n.o.s.)
Proper Shipping Name: Mercury compound, liquid, n.o.s. (Mercuric Oleate)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: I (severe risk)
Labels: Toxic, environmental hazard
Special Transport Precautions: Secure sealed containers, restrict access during shipment, carry emergency response supplies, follow regulations for hazardous materials
Marine Pollutant: Yes, highly toxic to aquatic organisms
TSCA: Listed chemical, subject to reporting and handling restrictions
OSHA: Covered by Hazard Communication Standard; requires Hazard Labeling and Safety Training
SARA: Title III—Extremely hazardous substance, subject to reporting
RCRA: Classified as hazardous waste (U151), strict cradle-to-grave controls
California Proposition 65: Mercury compounds listed as reproductive toxins
EU REACH: Subject to authorization and restriction; strict supply chain documentation
Other Global Listings: Included under global mercury controls (Minamata Convention); use, storage, and disposal regulated in most countries
User Responsibility: Ensure compliance with all applicable national and local regulations; risk assessment and exposure controls must be documented
