Phenylmercury acetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Phenylmercuric acetate serves as contraceptive gel and foam, injectable solution, skin disinfectant and in cosmetic products such as hair shampoos, mouthwashes and toothpastes. It is likewise used in preservative in canned paint, eye creams and drops. It acts as a catalyst in polyurethane systems. It is also used as a catalyst in the 3M tartan brand polyurethane flexible floors that were common in school gymnasiums. It acts as an antitranspirant, when applied to the plants leaves.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 146°C to 153°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Density: 2.4 g/mL
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅HgOCOCH₃
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1674
• Beilstein: 3662930
• Merck Index: 14,7300
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,benzene and glacial acetic acid; Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 336.74
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenylmercury Acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H314-H335-H372-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H372-H314-H318 Fatal if swallowed. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PHENYLMERCURIC ACETATE
EINECSNumber	200-532-5
RTECSNumber	OV6475000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only