Name | nessler'S |
Synonyms | nessler'S MAYER'S REAGENT AMMONIA NITROGEN 2 tetraiodomercury(2-) POTASSIUM IODOMERCURATE MERCURIC POTASSIUM IODIDE mercuric potassium iodide NESSLER'S REAGENT SOLUTION MERCURY(II) POTASSIUM IODIDE MERCURIC-POTASSIUM IODIDE TS dipotassium tetraiodomercurate dipotassium tetraiodomercurate(2-) MERCURIC POTASSIUM IODIDE, REAGENTMERCURIC POTASSIUM IODIDE, REAGENTMERCURIC POTASSIUM IODIDE, REAGENTMERCURIC POTASSIUM IODIDE, REAGENT |
CAS | 7783-33-7 |
EINECS | 231-990-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/Hg.HI.K/h;1H;/q+2;;+1/p-1 |
InChIKey | OPCMAZHMYZRPID-UHFFFAOYSA-J |
Molecular Formula | HgI4K2 |
Molar Mass | 786.4 |
Density | 1.16g/mLat 20°C |
Melting Point | 120-127°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 105°C |
Flash Point | >230°F |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.097 |
Color | Yellow to orange |
Odor | Odorless |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 0.025 mg/m3 (Skin)NIOSH: IDLH 10 mg/m3; TWA 0.05 mg/m3; Ceiling 0.1 mg/m3 |
Merck | 13,7773 |
Stability | Stable, but light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Use | It is used as an analytical reagent, a bactericide and a disinfectant, and also used in the preparation of Nessler's reagent |
Risk Codes | R26/27/28 - Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects R35 - Causes severe burns R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R48/21/22 - R25 - Toxic if swallowed R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R68 - Possible risk of irreversible effects R24/25 - |
Safety Description | S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. |
UN IDs | UN 3287 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | OU9670000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8-30 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28521000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Raw Materials | Potassium iodide Mercury Nitric acid |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | is used as an analytical reagent, bactericide and disinfectant, also used in the preparation of Nessler's reagent for the detection of amines or amino compounds, also used as fungicides and the preparation of mineral processing liquid. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | high toxicity |
Acute toxicity | abdominal injection-mouse LD50: 50 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 110 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | light, thermal decomposition of toxic mercury vapor |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low-temperature drying; Separate from food storage and transportation |
extinguishing agent | water, sand |
Occupational Standard | TLV-TWA 0.1 mg (Mercury)/m3; Tel 0.15 mg (Mercury)/M3 |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |