| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
Either of two com-pounds that contain the methyl group and commonsalts of monomethylmercury. | [Appearance]
Water soluble, lipid soluble, high vaporpressure. |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Water soluble, lipid soluble, high vaporpressure. | [Hazard]
Mutagen; possible carcinogen; teratogen;central nervous system poisons that easily passthrough the blood–brain barrier. | [Potential Exposure]
Methyl mercury has been
used as seed disinfectants and for fungicides. It has
also been used in organic synthesis. | [First aid]
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
16 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminatedヘ? | [Shipping]
UN2025 Mercury compounds, solid, n.o.s.,
Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.2-Poisonous materials,
Technical Name Required. | [Incompatibilities]
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. May be sensitive to light. |
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