Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Specifications

• Melting Point: 500.0°C
• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% 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
• Merck Index: 12, 5936
• Formula Weight: 216.59
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Residue after Ignition: 0.05% max. (substances not reducible with HCOOH)
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, p.a.

Safety and Handling

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