Reacts violently with alkali metals, acetylene, azides, ammonia gas, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, sodium carbide and ethylene oxide. Attacks copper and many other metals forming amalgams. Inhalation of the vapours may cause pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and the central nervous system. The effects may be delayed.
Medical observation is indicated.
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and kidneys , resulting in emotional and psychic instability, tremor mercurialis, cognitive disturbances, speech disorders. Danger of cumulative effects. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms, in the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated, no odour warning if toxic concentrations are present, do NOT take working clothes home.