Mercury(II) chloride, 1 kg

This 1 kg Mercury(II) chloride is categorized as a reagent for fixing mixtures within histology and microscopy applications. Its CAS Number is 7487-94-7. This compound, known as Mercury dichloride, has a Molecular Weight of 271.50 g/mol. It belongs to the substance groups of Chlorides and Mercury compounds. In the workplace, various precautions should be taken, including wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, and observing no smoking, no eating, and no drinking policies. Additionally, there is a binding occupational exposure limit value of 0.02 mg/m3 for divalent inorganic mercury compounds, as specified by Directive 2022/431/EU.

• CAS Number: 7487-94-7
• Molecular Formula: Hg
• Molecular Weight: 200.59
• Exact Mass: 201.970644
• Boiling Point: 675 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: -38 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Density: Relative Vapour Density (air = 1): 6.93
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H290 (18.2%): May be corrosive to metals [Warning Corrosive to Metals]
• H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]