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Mercury (Inorganic)

CAS Number

7439-97-6

Synonym

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

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Mercury

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Nephrotoxicity
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
0.0012
Public Health Goal - Download: 
Cancer Risk at PHG: 
n/a
MCL value (mg/L): 
0.002
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
n/a
Last PHG Revision : 
2005
California PHG Comments: 

Value established in 1999; reviewed in 2005 without change. Listed as Mercury, inorganic.
OEHHA 1999. Public Health Goal for Inorganic Mercury
Update Date: 
06/01/2005