| Document ID (ISN) | 65978 |
| CIS number |
96-285 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1014-4 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
Guidance Note EH 65/19
|
| Author(s) |
Cross H.J., Smillie M.V., Chipman J.K., Fletcher A.C., Levy L.S., Spurgeon A., Fairhurst S., Howe A., Mason H., Northage C., Wright A.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Mercury and its inorganic divalent compounds: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1995. v, 96p. approx. 230 ref. Price: GBP 25.00. |
| Abstract |
Acute toxicity (respiratory tract irritation and feverish symptoms) has been observed following exposure to high concentrations of elemental mercury vapour. Elemental mercury vapour has produced both non-allergic and allergic dermatitis in exposed individuals; divalent mercury compounds have produced skin sensitization. Psychomotor effects indicative of central nervous system toxicity have been reported for mercury levels of 20µmol/mol creatinine in urine and 45nM in blood. Kidney toxicity has been reported in workers following long-term exposure to high levels of elemental mercury. No clear conclusions can be drawn regarding mutagenic, carcinogenic or antifertility effects. Recommended exposure limit: 25µ/m3 (8-h TWA). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; toxicology; mercury and compounds |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; neurotoxic effects; literature survey; mercury; criteria document; dermatitis; sensitizers; permissible levels; renal damage |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mercury and compounds
Inorganic substances
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