Synonym(s): Mercury subchloride, Calomel
Formula: Hg2Cl2
Formula weight: 472.09
Purity: 99.5%
CAS Number: 10112-91-1
UN Number: UN2025
Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2852.10
Hazard Statements: H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Risk Phrases: 22-36/37/38-50/53
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases: 13-24/25-46-60-61
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
Form: Crystalline
Density: 7.15
Melting point: 400° subl.
Merck: 14,5894
EINECS: 233-307-5
MDL: MFCD00011043
RTECS: OV8740000