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CAS Number: 7487-94-7
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80-2060
Mercury › Mercury(II) chloride (99.9995%-Hg) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 7487-94-7 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011041 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl2Hg |
| Molecular Weight: | 271.50 |
| Chemical Formula: | HgCl2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 276°C, boiling point 302°C, density 5.44
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Mercury (II) chloride (99.9995%-Hg) PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 80-2060 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7487-94-7 |
| Formula: | HgCl2 |
| EINECS Number: | 231-299-8 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Bichloride of mercury, Dichloromercury, Mercury dichloride |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7487-94-7 | 100 | .025mg/m3 (as Hg) | 0.05mg/m3 (as Hg) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Mercury salts are poisonous by ingestion and inhalation of dust. Acute effects include kidney failure. Prolonged exposure may cause heritable genetic damage and impaired fertility. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, skin, Inhalation of dust. |
| Eye Contact: | Causes mild to severe irritation of the eyes. May deposit mercury in the lens of the eye. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes mild to severe irritation of the skin. Toxic in contact with skin. |
| Inhalation: | Toxic by inhalation. Dust will cause severe respiratory and gastrointestinal distress, and may damage the central nervous system. |
| Ingestion: | Very toxic if swallowed. Lack of appetite, abdominal cramps, vomiting, kidney failure, paralysis. Mercury binds to thiol groups of protein. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Poison. Stomach upset and pain, mouth pain, vomiting, excessive salivation, urine production stops, urine products appear in the blood, ataxia (difficulty in moving). |
| Chronic Health Effects: | The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic disturbances, excessive salivation, dermatitis, and pain on chewing. May cause heritable genetic damage and impair fertility. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None. Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive fumes of mercury compounds. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store solid in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | solid may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 271.5 |
| Melting Point: | 276°C |
| Boiling Point: | 302°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 5.44 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 6.9g/100cc (20°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Administration onto the skin (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 500 mg/24H. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 57 mg/kg. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 21 mg/kg. Oral (human-man); LDLo: 86 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 18 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 50 mg/kg. Oral (human); LDLo: 29 mg/kg. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 29 mg/kg. Oral (rat); LD50: 1 mg/kg. Administration onto the skin (rat); LD50: 41 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 3210 ug/kg. Subcutaneous (rat); LD50: 14 mg/kg. Intravenous (rat); LD50: 1272 ug/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 412 mg/kg/61D-C. Oral (rat); TDLo: 592 mg/kg/50W-C. Inhalation (rat); TCLo: 2720 ng/m3/24H. Human Lymphocyte; Micronucleus test: 5 umol/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Insufficient data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release to groundwater or waterways. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Mercuric chloride |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1624 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Mercuric chloride |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1624 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N458 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 6/11/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 9/27/2011 |
