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Mercuric Chloride, Saturated, Certified, LabChem™
GSA_VA

Catalog No. LC166201
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Quantity:
500 mL
Packaging:
Poly Bottle

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7487-94-7, 7732-18-5
Molecular Formula Cl2Hg
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 271.49
MDL Number MFCD00011041
InChI Key LWJROJCJINYWOX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym mercuric chloride, mercury ii chloride, sublimate, mercury bichloride, mercury dichloride, corrosive sublimate, mercuric bichloride, mercury perchloride, sublimat, hgcl2
PubChem CID 24085
ChEBI CHEBI:31823
IUPAC Name mercury(2+) dichloride
SMILES [Cl-].[Cl-].[Hg++]

Specifications

Color Colorless
CAS Max % 93.5, 6.5
Physical Form Liquid
Quantity 500 mL
Linear Formula HgCl2
UN Number UN2024
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Formula Weight 271.5
Grade Certified
Identification Passes Test
Packaging Poly Bottle
Specific Gravity >1.040
Decomposition Information Hydrogen chloride; Mercury
Chemical Name or Material Mercuric Chloride, Saturated
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Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Fatal if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
May cause damage to organs (nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe mist.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Avoid release to the environment.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Collect spillage.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Recommended Storage Room Temperature
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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