Mercuric Chloride ( AR)

Product Description

• Chemical Characteristics Mercury in Chloride Form, HgCl2
• CAS No. 7487 94- 7
• E.U. Index 28-34-48/24/25-50/53
• Melting Point 277
• Boiling Point 302
• Appearance White Crystalline Powder
• Toxicological Information Highly Toxic. Avoid inhalation, eye contact, skin contact and ingestion
• Personal Protection Must wear eye protection glasses, mask, gloves and boots while handling the material
• Fire Fighting Methods Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
• Hazard Information Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions
• Handling Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Containers to be kept closed
• tightly. This product will oxidize slowly if exposed to air
• Packaging HDPE Drums with double poly-lined bags inside. Custom packaging upon request. (terms & conditions applied)
• Storage Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and away from fire, sparks and incompatible substances. Keep tightly closed. Light sensitive. Moisture sensitive.
• Shelf Life Mercuric Chloride is sensitive to moisture. Unsealing the container and leaving exposed to open air or storing in humid areas will reduce the shelf life.

STABILITY

• Stable: Stable
• Conditions to Avoid: Light. Moisture
• Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Mercury/mercury oxides.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

• Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

• ROUTE OF EXPOSURE -
• Skin Contact: Causes burns.
• Skin Absorption: May be fatal if absorbed through skin
• Eye Contact: Causes burns.
• Inhalation: Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled
• Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

• EU DIRECTIVES CLASSIFICATION
• Symbol of Danger: T+-N
• Indication of Danger: Very toxic. Dangerous for the environment

Technical Details