MERCURIC OXIDE RED Extra Pure

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC2643 Extra Pure 99% 21908-53-2 HgO 216.59 2852.1000 60 Months

Packings

100 g,500 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour Orange red to yellow
Odour Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 500 °C
Evaporation rate 0.6
Density [g/cm3] 11.14
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble

Specifications

Appearance Reddish orange powder
Assay Min 99%
Appearance of solution Passes test
Impurities with an acidic or alkaline reaction Passes test
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.05%
Nitrate (NO3) Passes test
Yellow mercury (II) oxide Passes test
Substance not reducible with formic acid (Residue on ignition) Max 0.05%
Loss on drying (at 105°C) Max 0.5%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Skull and Crossbones Health Hazard Environment
Symbol GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
UN No. 1641
IMCO Class No. 6.1
Packing Group II
Hazardous Statement H300-H310-H330-H373-H410
Precaution Statement P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 16-Dec-2013