Phenylmercuric Nitrate, basic cas no:8003-05-2

NamePhenylmercuric Nitrate, basic
CAS8003-05-2
SynonymsMerphenyl nitrate, basic; (Nitrato-O)phenylmercury, basic; Phenmerzyl nitrate, basic; Phenylmercuric nitrate, 62.75-63.50% Mercury; Phermernite, basic;
EINECS(EC#)200-242-9
Molecular FormulaC12H11Hg2NO4
Molecular Weight634.4032

Hazardclass6.1

Hazard T,N
Risk 25-34-48/24/25-50/53
Safety

Poison by intravenous and subcutaneous routes. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Hg and NO_x. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC and NITRATES.
Hazard Codes T,N
Risk Statements 34-48/24/25-50/53
R:48/24/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed 
R34:Causes burns. 
R50/53:Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements 23-24/25-37-45-60-61
S23:Do not breathe vapour. 
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
S37:Wear suitable gloves. 
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 1895 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS OW8575000
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	intravenous	27mg/kg (27mg/kg)		Quarterly Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology. Vol. 12, Pg. 212, 1939.
mouse	LD50	subcutaneous	45mg/kg (45mg/kg)		Quarterly Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology. Vol. 12, Pg. 212, 1939.
rat	LD50	subcutaneous	56mg/kg (56mg/kg)		Quarterly Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology. Vol. 12, Pg. 212, 1939.