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
California Public Health Goals Data
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| Public Health Goal (mg/L): | 0.0012 |
| Health Risk Category: | Nephrotoxicity |
| Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: | n/a |
| CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): | 0.002 |
| Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): | n/a |
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| California PHG Comments: |
Value established in 1999; reviewed in 2005 without change. Listed as Mercury, inorganic. |