p-(Chloromercuri)benzoic acid
| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | p-(Chloromercuri)benzoic acid | CAS No. | 59-85-8 |
| Synonyms | （p-car-boxyphenyl)chloromercury; 4-（chloromercuric）benzoic acid | Chinese Name | 4-氯汞苯甲酸 |
| Molecular Formula | CH5C1HgO2 | Molecular Weight | 357.16 |
| UN No. | 2025 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | DANGER |
| Pictograms | GHS06 · Acute Toxic GHS08 · Health Hazard GHS09 · Environmental Hazard |
| Hazard Statements | H300H310H330H373H400H410 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260P262P264P270P271P273P280P284P301+P316P302+P352P304+P340P316P319P320P321P330P361+P364P391P403+P233P405P501 |
| Contents | |||
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| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 8 | Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
| Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties | Section 11 | Toxicological Information |
Section 2. Hazards Identification
H300 (100%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
H310 (100%): Fatal in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
H330 (100%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
H373 (100%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
H400 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
H410 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 39 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
0.1 [mg/m3], as Hg
10.0 [mg/m3], as Hg
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Insoluble in water (303 mg/L at 25 deg C); [ChemIDplus] White solid; Slightly soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
0.0000148 [mmHg]
143.0 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI-; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID8040725]
Metals -> Metals, Organic Compounds
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Neurotoxin - Sensorimotor
Nephrotoxin - The chemical is potentially toxic to the kidneys in the occupational setting.
Reproductive Toxin - A chemical that is toxic to the reproductive system, including defects in the progeny and injury to male or female reproductive function. Reproductive toxicity includes developmental effects. See Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk Assessment.
Disclaimer: This information is compiled for reference only and does not replace the manufacturer's official Safety Data Sheet. Always consult the supplier's SDS before handling any chemical.
