CALOMEL
- Product Name
- CALOMEL
- CAS No.
- 7546-30-7
- Chemical Name
- CALOMEL
- Synonyms
- HgCl;Kalomel;Calosan;CALOMEL;c.i.77764;Calomelano;C.I. 77764;Aids059346;Aids-059346;precipiteblanc
- CBNumber
- CB4237226
- Molecular Formula
- ClHg
- Formula Weight
- 236.04
- MOL File
- 7546-30-7.mol
CALOMEL Property
- form
- Solid
- color
- White
- Stability:
- May be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, carbonates, sulfides, cyanides, alkalies, sulfites, sulfates, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, iodine, hydrogen bromide.
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 7546-30-7
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Mercury chloride (HgCl) (7546-30-7)
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
-
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
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H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Precautionary statements
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P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P302+P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).
P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P322Specific measures (see …on this label).
P330Rinse mouth.
P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents/container to..…
CALOMEL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Chemical Properties
dense white powder
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by skin contact. Mutation data reported. A fungicide. An FDA over-the-counter drug. Incompatible with bromides, iodides, alkali chlorides, sulfates, sulfites, carbonates, hydroxides, lime water, ammonia, golden antimony sulfide, cyanides, copper salts, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, iodoform, lead salts, silver salts, sulfides. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cland Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS.