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Document ID (ISN)68488
CIS number 97-245
ISSN - Serial title 1877-7856 - Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale
Year 1996
Convention or series no. Fascicule 16003 A50, 2-1996
Author(s) Hoet P., Lauwerys R.
Title Mercury and its inorganic compounds
Original title Mercure et composés inorganiques [in French]
Bibliographic information Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1996, No.111, 7p. 101 ref.
Abstract Mercury (Hg) exists in its metallic form, as well as part of monovalent and bivalent inorganic compounds (mercurous chloride and mercury chloride, etc.) and organic compounds. These compounds have different toxic properties, and in this article only metallic mercury and its inorganic compounds shall be considered. Points discussed in this information note: physical and chemical properties, utilization and exposure sources, metabolism, toxicity (acute and chronic); biological monitoring (in blood and urine); treatment. Exposure limits and recommendations: WHO, ACGIH, BAT and MAK concentrations in Germany, VME in France. Table of legal measures applicable in France.
Descriptors (primary) France; mercury and compounds; toxic substances; toxicology; mercury
Descriptors (secondary) threshold limit values; compensation of occupational diseases; data sheet; exposure tests; encyclopaedia; schedule of occupational diseases
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceBelgium
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Mercury and compounds
Inorganic substances