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Mercury(II) chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
The main application of mercuric chloride is as a catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride. It is also employed in photography.
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The main application of mercuric chloride is as a catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride. It is also employed in photography, disinfectants, wood preservatives
Solubility
Soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature. Reactive with oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Boiling Point
302°C
Melting Point
280°C to 282°C
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN1624
Merck Index
14,5876
Solubility Information
Soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight
271.5
Percent Purity
≥98%
Odor
Odorless
Refractive Index
1.859
Hazard Category
H300-H310-H314-H335-H341-H361f-H372
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H300-H372-H341-H361-H314
Fatal if swallowed.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: MERCURIC CHLORIDE
EINECSNumber
231-299-8
RTECSNumber
OV9100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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