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What is Mercury(II) chloride?

Mercury(II) chloride (CAS: 7487-94-7). It's a powder substance commonly used SU24 Scientific research and development

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Signal Word

danger

Classification

N/A
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Hazard Statements

  • H300: Fatal if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H372: Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys, the liver, the heart, the reproductive system, the blood, the brain, the endocrine system and the immune system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative, Dermal.

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/ ...
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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Physical State
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Powder
Colour
White
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
280-282 ℃ (536-540 °F)
Property
Not available
Property
Not available

Product Information

  • Product Code: A17472

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Mercury(II) chloride?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is Mercury(II) chloride used for?

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What are the hazard statements for Mercury(II) chloride?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H300: Fatal if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys, the liver, the heart, the reproductive system, the blood, the brain, the endocrine system and the immune system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative, Dermal.

What is the melting point of Mercury(II) chloride?

The melting point is 280-282 ℃ (536-540 °F) and the boiling point is 302 ℃ (576 °F).