10112-91-1
Product Name:
MERCUROUS CHLORIDE
Formula:
Cl2Hg2
Synonyms:
Calomel;Mercurous chloride
Inquiry
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Mercurous chloride is an odorless white solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999) |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Solubility in water, mg/l at 25 °C: 4 (practically insoluble) |
| Density | 7.15 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Mercury Compounds, Inorganic |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H334:Sensitisation, respiratory H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284:Wear respiratory protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P342+P311:IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 472.09 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 471.876676 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 473.87899 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 4 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 4 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Mercurous chloride is an odorless white solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)