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Mercury(II) chloride, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 010808.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Mercury(II) chloride, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 010808.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: 010808.14
also known as 010808-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
7487-94-7
IUPAC Name
mercury(2+) dichloride
Molecular Formula
Cl2Hg
InChI Key
LWJROJCJINYWOX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
[Cl-].[Cl-].[Hg++]
Total Metal Impurities
0.001% max.

Description

Mercuric chloride is used as a catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride It is used as embalming chemical, photographic intensifier. It is also used as a treatment for syphilis and in very dilute solution as an antiseptic.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 2
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
    Germ Cell Mutagenicity
    Category 2
    Reproductive Toxicity
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
    Category 1
    Acute aquatic toxicity
    Category 1
    Chronic aquatic toxicity
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H300 - Fatal if swallowed

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects

    H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility

    H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician