Product name | mercury dicyanide |
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Product number | - |
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Other names | MERCURIC CYANIDE |
Identified uses | For industry use only. |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
Company | MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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Address | Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China |
Telephone | +86(21)64956998 |
Fax | +86(21)54365166 |
Emergency phone number | +86-400-6021-666 |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 2
Acute toxicity - Dermal, Category 1
Acute toxicity - Inhalation, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statementsPictogram(s) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | H300+H310+H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment. |
Response | P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage. |
Storage | P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
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3.Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 SubstancesChemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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mercury dicyanide | mercury dicyanide | 592-04-1 | none | 100% |
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaledIf breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contactWash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contactRinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowedNever give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayedSymptoms of both cyanide and mercury intoxication can occur. Acute poisoning has resulted from inhaling dust concentrations of 1.2-8.5 mg/m 3 of air; symptoms include tightness and pain in chest, coughing, and difficul ty in breathing; cyanide poisoning can cause anxiety, confusion, dizziness, and shortness of breath, with possible unconsciousness, convulsions, and paralysis; breath may smell like bitter almonds. Ingestion causes necrosis, pain, vomiting, an d severe purging, plus the above symptoms. Contact with eyes causes ulceration of conjunctiva and cornea. Contact with skin causes irritation and possible dermatitis; systemic poisoning can occur by absorption through skin. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary/Experimental therapy:/ An approach to antidote therapy for cyanide poisoning by using Stroma-Free Methemoglobin Solution was investigated. Rats injected with an LD100 intravenous dose of cyanide were treated with Stroma-Free Methemoglobin Solution equal to 1.5% of their total body hemoglobin. There was a highly significant increase in the survival rate of the treated group compared to saline controls. The potential advantages of Stroma-Free Methemoglobin Solution over current antidotes include an immediate onset of action, rapid elimination of cyanide from the body and a mode of action that doesn't compromise any of the patients' oxygen carrying capacity. Stroma-Free Methemoglobin Solution shows promise as a significant adjunct in the treatment of cyanide poisoning. /Cyanide/
5.Fire-fighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing mediaApproach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products. Extinguish fire using agent suitable for surrounding fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemicalSpecial Hazards of Combustion Products: Fumes from fire may contain toxic mercury and hydrogen cyanide. (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fightersWear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresUse personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautionsPrevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning upEnvironmental considerations: Land spill; Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, or holding area to contain liquid or solid material. /SRP: If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner./ Cover solids with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire-fighting water.
7.Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handlingAvoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesStore in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Separate from acids.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters Occupational Exposure limit valuesRecommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 0.05 mg/cu m, skin (Hg vapor). /Mercury [except (organo) alkyls] (as Hg)/
Recommended Exposure Limit: Ceiling Value: 0.1 mg/cu m, skin. /Mercury compounds [except (organo) alkyls] (as Hg)/
Biological limit valuesno data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controlsHandle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) Eye/face protectionSafety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protectionWear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protectionWear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazardsno data available
9.Physical and chemical propertiesPhysical state | Mercuric cyanide is an odorless tetragonal crystals or white powder. Toxic by inhalation (dust, and the hydrogen cyanide from decomposition) and by ingestion. Toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced in fires. |
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Colour | Colorless, tetragonal crystals or white powder |
Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ freezing point | Decomposes at 320°C |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | Decomposes |
Flammability | no data available |
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | no data available |
Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
Decomposition temperature | no data available |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
Solubility | 1 g/13 ml water; 1 g/2 ml boiling water |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) | no data available |
Vapour pressure | no data available |
Density and/or relative density | 4 at 20°C (USCG, 1999) |
Relative vapour density | no data available |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
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10.2 Chemical stabilityStable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactionsNot flammableMERCURIC CYANIDE is rapidly decomposed by acids to give off hydrogen cyanide, a flammable poison gas. Decomposed in the light. May tend to explosive instability. Capable of violent reaction with oxidizing agents. Fusion with metal chlorates, perchlorates, nitrates or nitrites can cause a violent explosion [Bretherick 1979. p. 101].
10.4 Conditions to avoidno data available
10.5 Incompatible materialsFLUORINE & MERCURIC CYANIDE REACT VIGOROUSLY WHEN GENTLY HEATED, PRODUCING FLAMES.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition productsWHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS VERY TOXIC FUMES OF /MERCURY, NITROGEN OXIDES AND HYDROGEN CYANIDE/.
11.Toxicological information Acute toxicity- Oral: LD50 Mouse oral 33 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritationno data available
Respiratory or skin sensitizationno data available
Germ cell mutagenicityno data available
CarcinogenicityA4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. /Mercury, elemental and inorganic forms, as Hg/
Reproductive toxicityno data available
STOT-single exposureno data available
STOT-repeated exposureno data available
Aspiration hazardno data available
12.Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 Daphnia magna (cladoceran) 20 ug/l/48 hr /Conditions of bioassay not specified
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialno data available
12.4 Mobility in soilno data available
12.5 Other adverse effectsno data available
13.Disposal considerations 13.1 Disposal methods ProductThe material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packagingContainers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
14.Transport information 14.1 UN NumberADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
ADR/RID: no data available |
IMDG: no data available |
IATA: no data available |
ADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
ADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
ADR/RID: yes | IMDG: yes | IATA: yes |
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14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Codeno data available
15.Regulatory information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in questionChemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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mercury dicyanide | mercury dicyanide | 592-04-1 | none |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Not Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Not Listed. |
Creation Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
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Revision Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
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- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
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