DI-P-TOLYLMERCURY Property

Melting point:

238°

form 

solid

EPA Substance Registry System

Mercury, bis(4-methylphenyl)- (537-64-4)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed

H310Fatal in contact with skin

H330Fatal if inhaled

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

DI-P-TOLYLMERCURY Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from xylene. [Whitmore et al. Org Synth Coll Vol I 231 1941, Beilstein 16 H 947, 16 I 667, 16 III 1329, 16 IV 1705.]