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CAS Number: 73491-34-6
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93-8042
Mercury › Mercury(II) perchlorate trihydrate, 99+%| CAS Number: | 73491-34-6 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149735 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl2HgO8 |
| Molecular Weight: | 399.46 (453.51) |
| Chemical Formula: | Hg(ClO4)2·3H2O |
| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: density ~4
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Mercury (II) perchlorate trihydrate, 99+% |
| Product Number: | 93-8042 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 73491-34-6 |
| Formula: | Hg(ClO4)2.3H2O |
| EINECS Number: | none |
| Chemical Family: | metal perchlorate salt |
| Synonym: | Perchloric acid, Mercury(II) salt, trihydrate. |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 73491-34-6 | 100 | 0.025mg/m3 | 1mg/10m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Causes irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May affect thyroid and kidney functions. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion |
| Eye Contact: | Causes irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes irritation of the skin. Harmful in contact with skin. |
| Inhalation: | Effects include severe respiratory and gastrointestinal distress and damage the central nervous system. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness and convulsions. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Poison. Severe immediate toxicity of the gastrointestinal tract that can be fatal |
| Chronic Health Effects: | The chronic effects of mercury poisoning include stomatitis, tremors, physic disturbances, excessive salivation, pain on chewing, loss of memory, irritability and depression. Perchlorates reversibly inhibit thyroid iodine uptake. Kidney function affected. |
| 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: | no data |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | Water spray |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | Spray closed containers with water until fire is out. Avoid contact with combustible material. Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive hydrogen chloride fumes and toxic mercury vapors. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Releases oxygen on heating. May decompose explosively under fire fighting conditions. Do not mix with combustibles. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Do not mix spilled powder with any combustible materials, such as sawdust. Sweep up the solid and dilute with water. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place away from combustible and flammable materials. If the container is left open, salt may adsorb moisture from the atmosphere |
| 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. |
| Ventilation: | If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If 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 xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 399.46 (453.51) |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | ~4 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Any contact with combustible matter. |
| Incompatibility: | Reducing agents, organic matter, active metals, phosphorus, sulfur, hydrazine, hydroxylamine, strong acids |
| Decomposition Products: | Oxygen, mercury oxide, hydrogen chloride, |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No information available in the RTECS files. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data 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 local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Oxidizing solid, Toxic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 5.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 3087 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Oxidizing Solid, Toxic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 5.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 3087 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N458. |
| 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: | 11/20/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/03/2011 |
