Mercury(II) iodide, red, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10175070	Thermo Scientific Acros 205740050	5 g	Glass bottle
10236550	Thermo Scientific Acros 205741000	100 g	Glass bottle
10328010	Thermo Scientific Acros 205745000	500 g	Glass bottle
10608514	Thermo Scientific Acros 205740025	2.5 kg	Glass bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7774-29-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.39
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• PubChem CID: 24485
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury

• Molecular Formula: HgI₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• SMILES: I[Hg]I

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 354.0°C
• CAS: 7774-29-0
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Molecular Formula: HgI₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00011044
• Merck Index: 15, 5946
• Solubility Information: (in Potassium iodide soln.) Passes test
• SMILES: I[Hg]I
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.39
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49659
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) iodide, red, p.a.

• Melting Point: 259.0°C
• Color: Red
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (Iodometry)
• Linear Formula: HgI₂
• Fieser: 02,50; 03,70
• Synonym: mercury diiodide, mercuric iodide, mercury ii iodide, red mercuric iodide, mercuric iodide, red, mercury biniodide, mercury iodide, mercurius bijodatus, hydrargyrum diodatum, hydrargyrum bijodatum
• InChI Key: YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: diiodomercury
• PubChem CID: 24485
• Formula Weight: 454.39
• Density: 6.36

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.

GHS P Statement:
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Avoid release to the environment.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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missing translation for 'tsca' : TSCA

Product Identifier

• Mercury(II) iodide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1

Hazard Statement

• H300-Fatal if swallowed.
• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.

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