Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10082520	Thermo Scientific Acros 199991000	100 g	Glass bottle
10791471	Thermo Scientific Acros 199995000	500 g	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.

Oxidation reagent

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21908-53-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 216.59
• InChI Key: UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: oxomercury

• Molecular Formula: HgO
• MDL Number: MFCD00011045
• Synonym: mercuric oxide, mercury ii oxide, mercury oxide, mercuric oxide, red, red mercuric oxide, mercuric oxide, yellow, santar, red precipitate, mercury monoxide
• SMILES: O=[Hg]

Specifications

• Melting Point: 500.0°C
• Color: Orange to Orange-Red
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (Complexometry)
• Linear Formula: HgO
• Fieser: 01,655; 02,267; 04,323; 05,428; 06,360; 07,224; 08,316; 09,293; 11,318; 12,305; 14,204; 15,174
• Synonym: mercuric oxide, mercury ii oxide, mercury oxide, mercuric oxide, red, red mercuric oxide, mercuric oxide, yellow, santar, red precipitate, mercury monoxide
• SMILES: O=[Hg]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 216.59
• Percent Purity: 99%

• CAS: 21908-53-2
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: HgO
• MDL Number: MFCD00011045
• Merck Index: 15, 5949
• InChI Key: UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: oxomercury
• Formula Weight: 216.59
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99%

Safety and Handling

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

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

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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Product Identifier

• Mercury(II) oxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H300-Fatal if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• 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/.
• P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

RUO – Research Use Only