Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Nitromersol (metaphen) is a mercury-containing organic compound containing that is primarily used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It has no odor or taste and is stored as a brown-yellow granules or powder. Nitromersol does not irritate the skin or mucous membranes and has no impact on rubber or metallic instruments including surgical and dental tools.This compound is a confirmed animal carcinogen. It can emit toxic fumes of NOx and mercury when destroyed by heat.
