| Agent Name | Mercury (2+) NTA |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Mercury (2+) NTA
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
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.