Mercuric thiocyanate Synthetic route
Mercuric thiocyanate Chemical Properties
The Molecular formula of MERCURIC SULFOCYANATE(592-85-8): C
2HgN
2S
2 The Molecular Weight of MERCURIC SULFOCYANATE(592-85-8): 316.75
Molecular Structure :
EINECS: 209-773-0
Melting point: 165 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Flash point: 120 °C
density: 3.71 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Appearance: White solid
storage temp.: Store at RT.
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
IUPAC Name: mercury(2+) dithiocyanate
Synonyms: CHLORIDE COLOR REAGENT;MERCURIC THIOCYANATE;MERCURIC THIOCYANATE STOCK;MERCURIC SULFOCYANATE;CHLORIDE COLOUR REAGENT;MERCURY(II) THIOCYANATE;MERCURY RHODANIDE;MERCURY SULFOCYANIDE;
Mercuric thiocyanate Uses
Mercury(II) thiocyanate is made by reacting a mercury(II) salt (such as mercury(II) chloride) with a thiocyanate salt (such as potassium thiocyanate) in solution in water, producing a precipitate of mercury(II) thiocyanate.
Mercuric thiocyanate Toxicity Data With Reference
1. | | orl-rat LD50:46 mg/kg | | GTPZAB Gigiena Truda i Professionalnye Zabolevaniia. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. 25 (7)(1981),27. |
2. | | skn-rat LD50:685 mg/kg | | GTPZAB Gigiena Truda i Professionalnye Zabolevaniia. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. 25 (7)(1981),27. |
3. | | orl-mus LD50:24,500 µg/kg | | GTPZAB Gigiena Truda i Professionalnye Zabolevaniia. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. 25 (7)(1981),27. |
4. | | ipr-mus LD50:3500 µg/kg | | GTPZAB Gigiena Truda i Professionalnye Zabolevaniia. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. 25 (7)(1981),27. |
Mercuric thiocyanate Consensus Reports
Mercury and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Mercuric thiocyanate Safety Profile
A poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by skin contact. Thermally unstable and decomposition may be vigorous. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Hg, NO
x, SO
x, and CN
−. See also
MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC;
MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC and
CYANATES.
The Hazard Codes of MERCURIC SULFOCYANATE(592-85-8):
T+,
N
HazardClass: 6.1
The Risk Statements information of MERCURIC SULFOCYANATE(592-85-8):
32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
33: Danger of cumulative effects
26/27/28: Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
The Safety Statements information of MERCURIC SULFOCYANATE(592-85-8):
13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds .
45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
RIDADR: UN 1646 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: XL1550000
F: 8
PackingGroup: II
Mercuric thiocyanate Standards and Recommendations
OSHA PEL: CL 0.1 mg(Hg)/m3 (skin)
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.1 mg(Hg)/m3 (skin); BEI: 35 μg/g creatinine total inorganic mercury in urine preshift; 15 μg/g creatinine total inorganic mercury in blood at end of shift at end of workweek.
DFG MAK: Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans
NIOSH REL: (Mercury, Aryl and Inorganic) CL 0.1 mg/m3 (skin)
DOT Classification: 6.1; Label: Poison