Mercury (Inorganic)
CAS Number
7439-97-6Synonym
Colloidal mercury; Hydrargyrum; Inorganic mercury compounds; Liquid silver; Mercury; NCI-C60399; Quicksilver
Occurrence/Use
Thermometers, barometers, mirrors, lubricant, laboratory reagent; catalyst in oxidation of organic compounds, extraction of gold and silver from ores; manufacture of pulp, paper, switching devices, chlorine, caustic soda; component of batteries, dental amalgams; component of tobacco smoke
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Rat |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Reproductive/ development (central nervous system disturbances) |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Reproductive/ development |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 2008 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014. Listed as Mercury & inorganic mercury compounds. |
8-Hour RELs
| 8-Hour Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 0.06 |
|---|---|
| Last 8-Hour REL Revision: | 2008 |
| 8-Hour Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2013. Technical Support Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014. Listed as Mercury & inorganic mercury compounds. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 0.03 (inhalation); 0.16 μg/kg BW-day (oral) |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Inhalation and oral: Nervous system, kidney, development |
| Human Data: | Yes |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2008 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D1. Updated July 2014. Listed as Mercury & inorganic mercury compounds. |