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mercury dichloride; mercuric chloride

CAS 7487-94-7 · Cl2Hg
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard, Toxic, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
Health hazardToxicCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
  • H300 Fatal if swallowed
  • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Synonyms
MERCURIC CHLORIDE · Mercury(II) chloride · Dichloromercury · Mercury dichloride · Sublimate · Mercury bichloride · Corrosive sublimate · Mercuric bichloride
Molecular weight
271.5 g/mol
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Health hazard · Toxic · Corrosive · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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