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Phenylmercuric Acetate, Dry Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Phenylmercuric Acetate, Dry (C8H8HgO2). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC8H8HgO2
About Phenylmercuric Acetate, Dry
Phenylmercuric Acetate is an odorless, white to yellow-white, crystalline (sand-like) powder. It is used as a herbicide, antiseptic, catalyst, fungicide, and preservative for latex paints.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- 15 – 25 °C.
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Phenylmercuric Acetate is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Combustible dust Yes
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Phenylmercuric Acetate, Dry
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry (C8H8HgO2). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Additional extinguishing notes: Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.
Storage & segregation guidance
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry should account for its listed hazards (Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3), climate control needs (15 – 25 °C.), and segregation requirements. Phenylmercuric Acetate is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Powder Solid Appearance Light cream Odor Odorless Odor Threshold No information available pH Not applicable Melting Point/Range 149 - 153 °C / 300.2 - 307.4 °
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Recommended storage solutions for Phenylmercuric Acetate, Dry
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Material handling
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US Hazmat Rentals buildings are designed around the primary storage formats teams use in the field — each path opens the matching storage solution on ushazmatrentals.com.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry be stored?
Store Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3). Climate range guidance: 15 – 25 °C.. Compatibility notes: Phenylmercuric Acetate is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry flammable?
Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry?
Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry is listed as: Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Combustible dust Yes
What fire suppression is recommended for Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry (C8H8HgO2). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Is compliant Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Phenylmercuric Acetate, dry. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.