Phenylmercury chloride
[CAS# 100-56-1]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Fungicide >> Other fungicides
• Name: Phenylmercury chloride
• Synonyms: PMC; PMC (fungicide); Phenyl chloromercury; Phenylmercuric chloride; Phenylmercury(II) chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₅ClHg
• Molecular Weight: 313.15
• CAS Registry Number: 100-56-1
• EC Number: 202-865-1

Properties

• Melting point: 269-270 ºC^*

^* Mueller, Richard; DD 71764 1970.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T+;N
• Risk Codes: R26/27/28;R33;R50/53
• Safety Description: S13;S28;S36;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310

• Transport Information: UN 2026 6.1 / PGIII