| Agent Name | Mercury I sulfate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7783-36-0 |
| Formula | O4-S.2Hg |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | Dimercury sulfate; Mercurous sulfate; Sulfuric acid, dimercury(1+) salt; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Mercury Compounds, Inorganic |
| Description | White to slightly yellow solid; [Merck Index] Colorless crystals very sensitive to light; [Ullmann] |
| Sources/Uses | Used to make batteries; [Merck Index] Used in standard cells as a depolarizer; [Ullmann] |
| Comments | Highly toxic after ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; [CAMEO] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease. |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Skin Designation (ACGIH) | Yes |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 0.02 mg/m3, as Hg |
| PEL (OSHA) | 0.1 mg/m3, as Hg |
| MAK | 0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction |
| IDLH (NIOSH) | 10 mg/m3, as Hg |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | Sensorimotor Neuropathy |
| Nephrotoxin | Yes |
| ACGIH Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Mercury I sulfate
CAS Number
7783-36-0
Formula
O4-S.2Hg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dimercury sulfate; Mercurous sulfate; Sulfuric acid, dimercury(1+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White to slightly yellow solid; [Merck Index] Colorless crystals very sensitive to light; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used to make batteries; [Merck Index] Used in standard cells as a depolarizer; [Ullmann]
Comments
Highly toxic after ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; [CAMEO] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin
Yes
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap