MercuryHg

CAS-No.:
7439-97-6
UN-No.:
2809
EC-No.:
231-106-7
Hazard identification number:
86
Hazard signs
GHS06
GHS08
GHS09

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH (SG)
  • PEL (ST) (mg/m3) 0,03 (Alkyl compounds)
  • PEL (LT) (mg/m3) 0,01 (Alkyl compounds)
  • PEL (LT) (mg/m3) 0,1 (Aryl compounds)
  • PEL (LT) (mg/m3) 0,025 (Inorganic forms + metal)
  • H: 330
    Fatal if inhaled
  • H: 360 D
    May damage the unborn child.
  • H: 372
    Causes damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
    proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)

  • H: 410
    Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -38.87 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    356.72 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    13,534 (25°C) g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    10.43750 eV
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,00373 (30°C) hPa
  • Hazardous Effects:
    R
Important to know:
Some uses of this substance are restricted under Annex XVII of REACH.

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Hydrargyrum Liquid Silver Mercury Quicksilver
  • Mercury
  • Mercury compounds; except (organo) alkyl
  • Mercury metal: Colloidal mercury
  • Metallic mercury
  • Quicksilver

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