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.
