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Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS

CAS 7487-94-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS
Product Code
1.04419
Chemical Name
Mercury(II) chloride

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7487-94-7 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Scientific research and development, Reagent for analysis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 2 H300
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Muta. Cat. 2 H341
Repr. Cat. 2 H361f
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

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

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Mercury dichloride EC: 231-299-8 7487-94-7 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in physician. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Seek medical advice immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Not combustible. Fire may cause evolution of: mercury vapours, Hydrogen chloride gas, Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Protected from light. Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber, Break through time : 480 min, Glove thickness : 0,11 mm, Protective index : Full contact, Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact details: Material : Nitrile rubber, Break through time : 480 min, Glove thickness : 0,11 mm, Protective index : Splash contact, Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter : Filter type P3 type: The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
white
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
277 °C
Boiling Point
302 °C (1.013 hPa)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
1,7 hPa (236 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
ca. 2.000 kg/m3
Density
5,440 g/cm3
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
No data available
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
271,5 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion with: Fluorine, Alkali metals, hydrazine and derivatives. Exothermic reaction with: Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents.

Avoid

Avoid moisture. Light.

Incompatible

Lead, Copper, Light metals, silver, Zinc, Tin

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1624
Shipping Name
MERCURIC CHLORIDE
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS?

Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS is a solid with white color. It has no data available odor.

What is Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS used for?

Scientific research and development, Reagent for analysis

What are the hazard statements for Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS?

This substance has 6 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.

What is the melting point of Mercury(II) chloride for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur,ACS?

The melting point is 277 °C and the boiling point is 302 °C (1.013 hPa).