Mercury ammonium chloride

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Formula

CAS

Cl4H8HgN2

33445-15-7

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

Mercury ammonium chloride is an odorless powder that is insoluble in water or alcohol. It is used as an antibacterial and antiseptic.

 

Synonyms

Aminomercuric chloride
Ammoniated mercury
Mercury amide chloride
Mercury ammonium chloride
Mercuric chloride, ammoniated
White mercuric precipitate
White precipitate

 

Uses

Topical anti-infective agents
Topical medications
Dry cells
Embalming fluids
Pesticides
Disinfectants

 

Cross-Reactions

Merbromin (mercurochrome)
Mercuric chloride
Phenylmercuric acetates
Phenylmercury borate
Phenylmercuric nitrate
Thimerosal (Merthiolate)
Nitromersol (Metaphen)
Mercresin (mercocresol)
Phenylmercuric nitrate
Metallic mercury
Yellow oxide of mercury
Mercurous chloride (Calomel)

 

Unusual Reactions

Pigmentation and depigmentation

 

References

1.

Feuerman, E.J., Recurrent contact dermatitis caused by mercury in amalgam dental fillings. International Journal of Dermatology, 1975. 14(9): p. 657-60.

2.

Hirano, S. and K. Yoshikawa, Patch testing with European and American standard allergens in Japanese patients. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(1): p. 48-50.

3.

Mobacken, H., et al., Oral lichen planus: hypersensitivity to dental restoration material. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(1): p. 11-5.

4.

Sun, C.C., Allergic contact dermatitis of the face from contact with nickel and ammoniated mercury in spectacle frames and skin-lightening creams. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(5): p. 306-9.

5.

Aberer, W., G. Gerstner, and H. Pehamberger, Ammoniated mercury ointment: outdated but still in use. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(3): p. 168-71.

6.

Seidenari, S., et al., Patch and prick test study of 593 healthy subjects. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(3): p. 162-7.

7.

Kubo, Y., et al., Does patch testing with ammoniated mercury in a Finn Chamber give a false positive reaction?. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(2): p. 118-9.

8.

Mellstrom, G.A. and J.E. Wahlberg, Patch test preparations of mercury ammonium chloride under the microscope. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 193-4.

9.

Handley, J., D. Todd, and D. Burrows, Mercury allergy in a contact dermatitis clinic in Northern Ireland. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(5): p. 258-61.

10.

Kawai, K., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis due to mercury in a wedding ring and a cosmetic. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(5): p. 330-1.

11.

Vena, G.A., et al., Mercury exanthem. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(4): p. 214-6.

 

 

 

 

 

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