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Thimerosal, Fisher BioReagents

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The products indicated contain mercury. Don't put products containing mercury in the trash. Products containing mercury are to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Products containing mercury may be regulated by Local, State, or Federal Laws. Some products containing mercury are not available for sale in some states.
54-64-8
C9H9HgNaO2S
404.811
RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
16684434
CHEBI:9546
sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury
CC[Hg]SC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
The products indicated contain mercury. Don't put products containing mercury in the trash. Products containing mercury are to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Products containing mercury may be regulated by Local, State, or Federal Laws. Some products containing mercury are not available for sale in some states.
54-64-8
C9H9HgNaO2S
404.811
RTKIYNMVFMVABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
16684434
CHEBI:9546
sodium;(2-carboxylatophenyl)sulfanyl-ethylmercury
CC[Hg]SC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Description

  • Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound commonly used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent
  • Also used as a bactericide in pharmaceuticals and research
  • Intended for research use only
Identification Pass Test
Assay Percent Range ≥97 %
Loss on Drying 0.5% max.
Merck Index 15, 9470
Packaging Amber Glass
Purity 97% min.
Formula Weight 404.8
Physical Form Solid
Decomposition Information >233°C
Color Cream
Melting Point 232°C
pH 6.7 to 8.2
Quantity 10g
Chemical Name or Material Thimerosal
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Safety and Handling

DANGER!

Emergency Overview
May be fatal if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use personal protective equipment. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:4
Flammability:1
Instability:0

Recommended Storage : RT, protect from light, desiccate.

SDS