Agent Name | Mercury (2+) NTA |
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CAS Number | 53113-61-4 |
Formula | C6-H6-Hg-N-O6.H |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Mercurate(1-), (N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'')-, hydrogen, (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Organic Acids, Metal Salts |
Comments | "There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of nitrilotriacetic acid and its salts." [IARC] NTA complexes of mercury, cadmium, and nickel degrade more slowly than complexes of lead, zinc, and iron; Undegraded NTA may accumulate in the environment; [HSDB] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease. |
Adverse Effects | |
Neurotoxin | Sensorimotor Neuropathy |
Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin | Yes |
Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
IARC Carcinogen | Possible Carcinogen |
NTP Carcinogen | Anticipated Human Carcinogen |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |