Mercuric Thiocyanate
- CAS Number
- 592-85-8
- HSN Code
- 28521000
- Molecular Formula
- Hg(SCN)2
- Catalogue Number
- AL2960
- Purity
- ≥ 97%
- Molecular Weight
- 316.75 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Mercury thiocyanate appears as an odorless white crystalline powder. Insoluble in water and denser than water.
Also known as Mercury(II) thiocyanate.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2960
- CAS Number
- 592-85-8
- Molecular Formula
- Hg(SCN)2
- Molecular Weight
- 316.75 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28521000
- Grade
- 97%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 165 °C (decomposes); Boiling point: Decomposes about 329.0 °F; Flash point: greater than 250 °F; Density: about 4.0.
- Appearance
- White to tan powder
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 25 gm glass bottle, 100 gm glass bottle, 500 gm glass bottle
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Mercuric Thiocyanate
- Catalogue No.
- AL2960
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 592-85-8
- EC Number
- 209-773-0
- Grade
- 97%
- EC Index Number
- mercury(II) thiocyanate
- Chemical Formula
- Hg(SCN)2
- HSN Code
- 28521000
- Synonyms
- Mercury(II) thiocyanate
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Analytical reagent, pyrotechnic reagent
- 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; Acute Tox. 1; STOT RE 2; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 11615 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H300: Fatal if swallowed; H310: Fatal in contact with skin; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H373: May 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
- Precautionary statements
- P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Mercuric Thiocyanate
- CAS No.
- 592-85-8
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Remove from exposure.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash thoroughly with water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Flush with water.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Give egg white, milk, or activated charcoal, then induce vomiting. Consult physician.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and respiratory distress.
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. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain and collect spillage.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Use appropriate protective equipment. Dispose of waste according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with care. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- 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
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials.
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 a NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 165 °C (decomposes)
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- Decomposes about 329.0 °F
- Flash point
- greater than 250 °F
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- Not applicable
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 10.9 (Air=1)
- Density
- about 4.0
- Solubility
- Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and acetone
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
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
- No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 46 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 24.5 mg/kg; LD50 Rat skin 685 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- 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)
- H373: May 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 1646
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1646
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1646
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1646
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1646
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Mercuric thiocyanate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Mercuric thiocyanate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Mercuric thiocyanate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Mercuric thiocyanate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Mercuric thiocyanate
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 reagent in classical colorimetric chloride/bromide determination and historical pyrotechnic demonstrations.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00996
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 316.75 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 97% | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water | Sparingly soluble in water |
The above product is expected to comply with 97% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | ≥ 97% | m.p. 165 °C (decomposes); b.p. Decomposes about 329.0 °F | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Sparingly soluble in water |
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