| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Methoxyethyl mercury acetate | [CAS]
151-38-2 | [Synonyms]
Mema
MeEHg
Mema RM
Ba-2743
Radosan
Landisan
Mercuran
2-methoxyethylmercury
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Methoxyethyl mercury acetate
2-methoxyethylmercury acetate
Methoxyethylmercuric acetate.
Acetato(2-methoxyethyl)mercury
(Acetato-o)(2-methoxyethyl)mercury
(O-Acetate)-(2-Methoxyethyl)mercury+ | [EINECS(EC#)]
205-790-2 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H18HgO6 | [MOL File]
151-38-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
434.836 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [General Description]
Crystals. Formerly used as a pesticide in seed treatment for cotton and small grains. Exhibits high fungicidal activity against leaf stripe of barley, stinking smut of wheat, snow mold of rye; against seedling diseases in beets and legumes, and for dressing "seed" potatoes, bulbs, and tubers. Not registered as a pesticide in the U.S. | [Reactivity Profile]
Organometallics, such as METHOXYETHYL MERCURIC ACETATE, are reactive with many other groups. Incompatible with acids and bases. Organometallics are good reducing agents and therefore incompatible with oxidizing agents. Often reactive with water to generate toxic or flammable gases. | [Health Hazard]
Highly toxic. Target organs are brain and central nervous system. Inhalation can cause lung damage; ingestion can cause kidney damage. Women of childbearing age and persons with eczema, renal or neurological disorders should not be exposed to mercurials. | [Fire Hazard]
When heated to decomposition, Methoxyethyl mercury acetate emits toxic fumes of mercury. Methoxyethyl mercury acetate may burn but does not ignite readily. Container may explode in heat of fire. | [Hazard]
Highly toxic. | [First aid]
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Speed in removing material from skin
is of extreme importance. Shampoo hair promptly if contaminated. Seek medical attention immediately. If this
chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin
rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including
resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Antidotes and Special Procedures for medical personnel:
The drug NAP has been used to treat mercury poisoning,
with mixed success.
| [Shipping]
UN2025 Mercury compounds, solid, n.o.s.,
Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials,
Technical Name Required. UN2777 Mercury based pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous
materials, Technical Name Required. | [Incompatibilities]
Strong reducing agent. Incompatible
with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from
alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids,
epoxides. Compounds of the carboxyl group react with all
bases, both inorganic and organic (i.e., amines) releasing
substantial heat, water and a salt that may be harmful.
Incompatible with arsenic compounds (releases hydrogen
cyanide gas), diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides (releasing heat,
toxic, and possibly flammable gases), thiosulfates and
dithionites (releasing hydrogen sulfate and oxides of
sulfur). Corrosive to iron and other metals. | [Description]
Methoxyethylmercuric acetate is a crystalline solid. Molecular weight= 318.74; Freezing/Melting point=41℃. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0. Soluble in water. | [Chemical Properties]
Methoxyethylmercuric acetate is a crystalline
solid. | [Waste Disposal]
In accordance with 40CFR
165 recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or
federal environmental control agency, or by contacting
your regional EPA office. | [Potential Exposure]
Used as a pesticide in seed treatment for cotton and small grains. It is no longer approved for this use. It exhibits high fungicidal activity against leaf stripe of barley, stinking smut of wheat, snow mold of rye, against seedling diseases in beets and legumes, and for dressing “seed” potatoes, bulbs, and tubers. Not registered as a pesticide in the United States | [storage]
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a secure poison location. Prior to working with this chemical you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area. |
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