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CAS Number: 592-04-1
Product Catalog
93-8041
Mercury › Mercury(II) cyanide, 99%| CAS Number: | 592-04-1 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011037 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2HgN2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 252.65 |
| Chemical Formula: | Hg(CN)2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point dec., density 3.996
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Mercury (II) cyanide, 99% |
| Product Number: | 93-8041 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 592-04-1 |
| Formula: | Hg(CN)2 |
| EINECS Number: | 209-741-6 |
| Chemical Family: | metal cyanide |
| Synonym: | Dicyanomercury, Mercury dicyanide |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 592-04-1 | 100 | 0.025mg/m3 ( Hg) | 1mg/m3 (as Hg) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child and impaired fertility. Danger of cumulative effects. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, skin, Inhalation of dust. |
| Eye Contact: | May cause mild to severe irritation of the eyes. May deposit mercury in the lens of the eye. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause mild to severe irritation of the skin. Toxic in contact with skin. |
| Inhalation: | Toxic by inhalation. Dust may cause severe respiratory and gastrointestinal distress and may damage the central nervous system. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic if swallowed. Lack of appetite, abdominal cramps, vomiting, kidney failure, paralysis. Mercury bonds to thiol groups of protein. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Danger of cumulative effects. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, psychic disturbances, excessive salivation, dermatitis, and pain on chewing. Other effects include loss of memory, insomnia, irritability and depression, speech and gait impairment. May 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: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | 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 toxic mercury fumes and toxic hydrogen cyanide. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store solid in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place. |
| 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: | Material may form a toxic fine dust. If possible, handle the material 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: | 252.65 |
| Melting Point: | dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.996 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Contact with mineral acids may liberate hydrogen cyanide poison gas. |
| Incompatibility: | Mineral acids, active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | Mercury oxides, oxides of nitrogen, and, with acids, toxic hydrogen cyanide gas. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (human-man); TDLo: 71400 ug/kg. Oral (human); LDLo: 10 mg/mg. Oral (human); TDLo: 27 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 10 mg/kg. Oral (rat); LD50: 26 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LDLo: 7500 ug/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50 33 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (dog); LD50: 2710 ug/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LDLo: 2 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no information available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no information available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no information available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Mercury cyanide |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1636 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Mercury cyanide |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1636 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N458/N106 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: | 1/02/2004 |
| Revision Date: | 7/29/2011 |
