Mercury Chloride
It is an odorless white crystalline powder with a metallic taste.
- Part number
- RXSOL-60-6604-125
- Category
- Electro Plating Chemicals
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
Mercuric chloride is an odourless white crystalline solid. Mercuric Chloride widely used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, fungicide, wood preservative
Technical specifications
Properties : Mercuric chloride has the empirical formula Cl2Hg and a molecular weight of 271.52. It is an odorless white crystalline powder with a metallic taste. At 25 C it has a density of 5.4. It melts at 277 C and sublimes unchanged at about 300 C.
| Appearance (Colour) | White |
| Appearance (Form) | Crystalline powder |
| Solubility (Turbidity) 5% aq. solution | Clear |
| Solubility (Colour) 5% aq. solution | Colourless |
| Assay (EDTA Titration) | min. 98% |
| Calcium (Ca) | max. 0.005% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | max. 0.005% |
| Sodium (Na) | max. 0.005% |
| Potassium (K) |
max. 0.005% |
Applications
Mercury(II) chloride. HgCl2. Synonyms: Mercuric chloride, Mercury(II) chloride. CAS 7487-94-7. Molecular Weight 271.50
Characteristics and notes
Mercuric Chloride Uses :
- In the preservation of the anatomical specimens, mercuric chloride is used.
- Mercuric chloride is also used in leather tanning.
- It is also used in antiseptic and disinfectants.
- Mercuric chloride is also used for micrography, in the manufacturing of ink.
- In analytical chemistry, this compound is used as a reagent.
- This compound is used as an intensifier in photography.
- This compound is used in the conversion of acetylene into vinyl chloride as a catalyst.
- Mercuric chloride is used as an ant repellent.
- Mercuric chloride is used in the cases of the dry battery.
- Mercuric chloride solution is used as a dip for tubers and bulbs.
- For the conversion of vinyl chloride from acetylene, mercuric chloride is generally used. This vinyl chloride is used as a precursor of polyvinyl chloride.
- Occasionally, To form an amalgam of metals such as aluminium, mercuric chloride (HgCl₂) is used.
Safety and SDS
Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.
View safety data sheet
| Product Name | Mercury Chloride |
| Part Number | RXSOL-60-6604-125 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA
| Phone | +91 22 20871200 - 1400 |
| Fax | +91 22 27612100 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| rxsolchemicals@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.rxmraine.com |
Substances
| Synonyms | Mercuric chloride |
| Formula | Cl2Hg |
| Molecular weight | 271,50 g/mol |
| CAS-No. | 7487-94-7 |
| EC-No. | 231-299-8 |
| Index-No. | 080-010-00-X |
| Component | Classification | Concentration |
| Mercury dichloride | ||
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CAS-No. 7487-94-7
EC-No. 231-299-8
Index-No. 080-010-00-X
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Acute Tox. 2; Skin Corr.
1B; Muta. 2; Repr. 2;
STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute
1; Aquatic Chronic 1;
H300, H314, H341, H361f,
H372, H400, H410
M-Factor - Aquatic Acute:
100 - Aquatic Chronic: 10
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<= 100 % |
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification of the substance or mixture
| Acute toxicity, (Category 2) | H300: Fatal if swallowed. |
| Skin corrosion, (Sub-category 1B) | H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| Germ cell mutagenicity, (Category 2) | H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. |
| Reproductive toxicity, (Category 2) | H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility. |
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Specific target organ toxicity -
repeated exposure, (Category 1)
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H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
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Short-term (acute) aquatic
hazard, (Category 1)
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H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. |
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Long-term (chronic) aquatic
hazard, (Category 1)
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H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Label elements
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements |
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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| Precautionary Statements |
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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Supplemental Hazard
Statements
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None |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements |
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
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| Precautionary Statements |
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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Supplemental Hazard
Statements
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None |
| Other hazards |
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
Ecological information:
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation
(EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Toxicological information:
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation
(EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
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| General advice | First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. |
| If inhaled | After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician. |
| In case of skin contact | In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately. |
| In case of eye contact | After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses. |
| If swallowed |
If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately.
In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible. Do not attempt to
neutralise
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| Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed | The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed | No data available |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. |
| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
Hydrogen chloride gas
Mercury/mercury oxides.
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
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| Advice for firefighters | Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. |
| Further information | Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. |
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures | Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8. |
| Enviromental Precaution | Do not let product enter drains. |
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Methods and materials for containment and cleaning |
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. |
| Reference to other sections | For disposal see section 13. |
| Advice on protection against fire and explosion | Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge. |
| Hygiene measures |
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
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| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities | |
| Storage conditions | Tightly closed. |
| Storage class | Storage class (TRGS 510): 10: Combustible liquids |
| Specific end use(s) | Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated |
| Eye/face protection | Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses |
| Skin protection |
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898)
Splash contact
Material: Latex gloves
Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm
Break through time: 30 min
Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M)
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| Body Protection | protective clothing |
| Respiratory protection |
Recommended Filter type: Filter A-(P2)
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
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| Control of environmental exposure | Do not let product enter drains. |
| Physical state | Solid |
| Colour | No data available |
| Odour | No data available |
| Melting point/freezing point | Melting point/range: 277 °C - lit. |
| Initial boiling point and boiling range | 302 °C at 1.013 hPa |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | No data available |
| Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits | No data available |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Autoignition temperature | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature | No data available |
| pH | No data available |
| Viscosity |
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
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| Water solubility | No data available |
| Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water | No data available |
| Vapor pressure | 1,7 hPa at 236 °C |
| Density | 5,440 g/cm3 |
| Relative density | No data available |
| Relative vapor density | No data available |
| Particle characteristics | No data available |
| Explosive properties | No data available |
| Oxidizing properties | None |
| Other safety information | No data available |
| Reactivity |
No data available
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| Chemical stability | The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions |
Risk of explosion with:
Fluorine
Alkali metals
hydrazine and derivatives
Exothermic reaction with:
Strong bases
Strong oxidizing agents
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| Conditions to avoid |
Avoid moisture. Light.
No information available
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| Incompatible materials | Lead, Copper, Light metals, silver, Zinc, Tin |
| Hazardous decomposition products | In the event of fire: see section 5 |
| Acute toxicity |
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 5,1 mg/kg
(Calculation method)
LD50 Oral - 5,1 mg/kg
Inhalation: No data available
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 41 mg/kg
(Calculation method)
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| Skin corrosion/irritation |
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Severe skin irritation - 24 h
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| Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Severe eye irritation - 24 h
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| Respiratory or skin sensitization | No data available |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | In vitro tests showed mutagenic effects which were not observed with in vivo test. |
| Carcinogenicity | This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification. |
| Reproductive toxicity |
Suspected human reproductive toxicant
Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals.
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| Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure | No data available |
| Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure | Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
| Aspiration hazard | No data available |
| Additional Information | |
| Endocrine disrupting properties Product | |
| Assessment |
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
RTECS: OV9100000 Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea
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| Toxicity | No data available |
| Persistence and degradability | The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances. |
| Bioaccumulative potential | No data available |
| Mobility in soil | No data available |
| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Endocrine disrupting properties Product | |
| Assessment | The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Other adverse effects | Discharge into the environment must be avoided. |
| Waste treatment methods | No data available |
| UN number | ADR/RID: 1624 IMDG:1624 IATA:1624 |
| UN proper shipping name |
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods |
| Transport hazard class(es) | ADR/RID:6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1 |
| Packaging group | ADR/RID:II IMDG: II IATA: II |
| Environmental hazards | ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no |
| Special precautions for user | No data available |
| Further information | Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. |
| Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture | This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. |
| Other regulations | Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. |
| Chemical Safety Assessment | For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out |
| Other Information |
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and weassume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. |