Aminomercuric chloride Property

Melting point:

383°C (dec.)

Boiling point:

sublimes [CRC10]

Density 

5.38

solubility 

insoluble in H2O, ethanol; swarm acid solutions

form 

white solid

color 

White powder

Odor

Odorless

Water Solubility 

insoluble H2O, EtOH; soluble warm acid [CRC10]

Merck 

13,5902

Stability:

Stable.

InChIKey

WRWRKDRWMURIBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M

CAS DataBase Reference

10124-48-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Mercury amide chloride (Hg(NH2)Cl) (10124-48-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T+;N,N,T+

Risk Statements 

26/27/28-33-50/53

Safety Statements 

13-28-45-60-61

RIDADR 

2025

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

OV7020000

HazardClass 

6.1(a)

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

28521000

Hazardous Substances Data

10124-48-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Aminomercuric chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

white powder

Uses

Anti-infective, topical.

Uses

Mercury ammonium chloride is an inorganic mercurial compound used in creams as a topical anti-infective agent (formerly used in the treatment of psoriasis and in skin-lightening formulations).

General Description

A white crystalline solid. Corrosive to the mucous membranes. Very toxic by inhalation and ingestion.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly water soluble. Decomposes in hot water.

Reactivity Profile

Aminomercuric chloride is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper .

Health Hazard

The general symptoms are those of mercury poisoning, developing rapidly after ingestion but more slowly after low repeated exposures. Contact with eyes causes irritation and ulceration. Skin contact may cause dermatitis. Ingestion causes pain, vomiting, metallic taste, ulceration of mouth and stomach, pallor, and rapid, weak pulse.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Smoke may contain toxic mercury compounds.

Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by skin contact. Explosive reaction with halogens or amine metal salts. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl-, NOx, and Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS.