| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. | |
| [Fire Potential] Non-Combustible | |
| [Ingestion] SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. A DOCTOR MUST BE NOTIFIED AT ONCE. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Poison room locked. | |
| [Handling] Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. May cause vascular collapse and damage. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause central nervous system effects. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 26/27/28 33 50/53 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 13 28 36 45 60 61 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2025 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Prolonged or repeated inhalation of dusts may cause neurological damage. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. May cause tremors, irritability, loss of memory and intellect. May also cause Pink disease characterized by skin, cardiovascular, and neurobehavioral abnormalities. | |
| [Appearance] Slightly yellow solid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Decomposition | |
| [Melting Point] 171 - 173 | |
| [Product Name] Mercuric trifluoroacetate | |
| [Synonyms] Acetic acid, trifluoro-, mercury(2+) salt | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_13257-51-7.htm">13257-51-7 | |
| [Formula] C4F6HgO4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 426.62 | |
| [EINECS] 236-250-4 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 3633860 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-02-00-00458 | |
| [EC Index Number] 080-004-00-7 | |
| [EC Class] very toxic, dangerous for the environment | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Disposal Code] 20 | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, mercury/mercury oxides. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2025 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III | |
| [HS Code] 2915 90 80 |
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