Mercury, diphenyl- cas no:587-85-9

NameMercury, diphenyl-
CAS587-85-9
SynonymsBenzene,mercuriodi-; Diphenylmercury; NSC 23990
EINECS(EC#)209-606-1
Molecular FormulaC12H10 Hg
Molecular Weight354.81

storage tempPoison room

Hazardclass6.1

Hazard T+,N
Safety

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Incompatible with nonmetal oxides. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC.
Hazard Codes: T+, N
Risk Statements: 26/27/28-33-50/53 
R26/27/28: Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R33: Danger of cumulative effects. 
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements: 13-28-36-45-60-61
S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. 
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. 
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
RIDADR: UN 2026 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: OW3150000
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup: II

1.		orl-rat LDLo:500 mg/kg		NCNSA6    National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, Chemical-Biological Coordination Center, Review. 5 (1953),30.
2.		ipr-rat LDLo:50 mg/kg		NCNSA6    National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, Chemical-Biological Coordination Center, Review. 5 (1953),30.
3.		ipr-mus LDLo:250 mg/kg		CBCCT*    “Summary Tables of Biological Tests” National Research Council Chemical-Biological Coordination Center. 4 (1952),231.