Mercuric Chloride
- CAS Number
- 7487-94-7
- HSN Code
- 28521000
- Molecular Formula
- HgCl2
- Catalogue Number
- AL00984
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 271.50 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Mercury dichloride is a mercury coordination entity made up of linear triatomic molecules in which a mercury atom is bonded to two chlorines. Water-soluble, it is highly toxic.
Also known as Mercury(II) chloride, Bichloride of mercury.
- Catalogue No.
- AL00984
- CAS Number
- 7487-94-7
- Molecular Formula
- HgCl2
- Molecular Weight
- 271.50 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28521000
- Grade
- 98% Extra Pure
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 277 °C; Boiling point: 302 °C; Density: 5.6 @ 20 °C; Solubility: 6.9 g/100 cc water @ 20 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless rhombic crystals or white powder
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 25 gm glass bottle, 100 gm glass bottle, 250 gm glass bottle, 500 gm glass bottle, 2.5 Kg plastic container
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs, aluminium, copper, iron and zinc. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Well closed. Keep in the dark. Store only in original container.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Mercuric Chloride
- Catalogue No.
- AL00984
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7487-94-7
- EC Number
- 231-299-8
- Grade
- 98% Extra Pure
- EC Index Number
- 080-001-00-0
- Chemical Formula
- HgCl2
- HSN Code
- 28521000
- Synonyms
- Mercury(II) chloride, Bichloride of mercury
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Analytical reagent, disinfectant, and reference compound in research.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 2; Skin Corr. 1B; Muta. 2; Repr. 2; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 24085 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- 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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Highly toxic; may cause harm to the unborn child.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Mercuric Chloride
- CAS No.
- 7487-94-7
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and neurological symptoms.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Toxic fumes may be released in a fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use only in a chemical fume hood. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from food and feedstuffs, aluminium, copper, iron and zinc. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Well closed. Keep in the dark. Store only in original container.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- No data available
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- 277 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- 302 °C
- Flash point
- No data available
- Auto-ignition temperature
- No data available
- Decomposition temperature
- > 250 °C
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Non-flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 1 MM HG @ 136.2 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 9.8 g/cu cm
- Density
- 5.6 @ 20 °C
- Solubility
- 6.9 g/100 cc water @ 20 °C
- Log Pow
- log Kow= 0.22
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- No data available
- Oxidising properties
- No data available
- Explosive limits
- No data available
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong acids and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating and under the influence of light. This produces toxic fumes of mercury and chlorine. Reacts with metals such as aluminium, copper, iron and zinc.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 (oral, rat) 1.5 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1624
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1624
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1624
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1624
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1624
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Mercuric Chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Mercuric Chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Mercuric Chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Mercuric Chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Mercuric Chloride
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a reference compound in mercury coordination chemistry and as a historical fixative/disinfectant research compound.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00984
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 271.50 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% Extra Pure grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% Extra Pure | ≥ 98% | m.p. 277 °C; b.p. 302 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | 6.9 g/100 cc water @ 20 °C |
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