Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tetrakis(acetoxymercuri)methane, min. 95%
CAS Registry Number: 25201-30-3
Formula: C(HgOOCCH3)4
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organomercury compound
Synonym: Carbon tetra(acetoxymercuride)
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 25201-30-3 100% 0.01mg/m3 (Hg) 1mg/10m3 (Hg)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. Prolonged exposure
Emergency Overview:
may permanently degrade the central nervous system.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: May cause mild to severe irritation of the eyes. May deposit mercury in the lens of the eye.
Skin Contact: May cause mild to severe irritation of the skin. May be absorbed through the skin.
Dust may cause severe respiratory and gastrointestinal distress, and may damage the central nervous
Inhalation:
system.
Ingestion: May cause lack of appetite, abdominal cramps, vomiting, kidney failure and paralysis.
Poison. Stomach upset and pain, mouth pain, vomiting, excessive salivation, urine production stops, urine
Acute Health Affects:
products appear in the blood, ataxia (difficulty in moving).
The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic disturbances, excessive
Chronic Health Affects: salivation, dermatitis, and pain on chewing. Other effects include loss of memory, insomnia, lack of
confidence, irritability and depression, speech and gait impairment.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, or foam.
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic mercury fumes and carbon monoxide.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 1050.55
Melting Point: 255-275° dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: azides, fulminates and reducing agents
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, and toxic mercury fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no information available
Mutagenic Effects: no information available
Tetratogenic Effects: no information available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the
Ecological Information:
aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Mercury compounds, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2025
Shipping Name (IATA): Mercury compound, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2025
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N458 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
