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817043 Thimerosal

Overview

Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
54-64-8200-210-4C₉H₉HgNaO₂S404.81 g/molPh Eur,BP

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8170430100 Glass bottle 100 g
8170431000 Glass bottle 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number817043
Product Information
CAS number54-64-8
EC index number080-004-00-7
EC number200-210-4
GradePh Eur,BP
Hill FormulaC₉H₉HgNaO₂S
Molar Mass404.81 g/mol
HS Code2852 10 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ500
Physicochemical Information
Melting Point232 - 233 °C (decomposition)
pH value6.7 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Bulk density450 kg/m3
Solubility1000 g/l
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 75 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
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 if swallowed.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P302 + P352 + P310: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangervery toxic, dangerous for the environment
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2025 , 6.1, I
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2025 , 6.1, I
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2025 , 6.1, I, Marine Pollutant: P, Segregation Group: 7 (Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds))11 (Mercury and mercury compounds)
Specifications
Assay (Ph Eur, calculated on dried substance)97.0 - 101.0 %
Identity (IR-spectrum)passes test
Identity (wet chemistry)passes test
Appearance of solution (80 g/l, water)not more opalescent than the reference suspension II and not more intense in colour than reference solution B6
pH-value6.0 - 8.0
Free mercury ions≤ 0.70 %
Diethyl ether≤ 5000 ppm
Acetic acid≤ 5000 ppm
Ethanol≤ 5000 ppm
2-Propanol≤ 5000 ppm
Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by the production process
Loss on drying≤ 0.5 %
Corresponds to Ph Eur, BP
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8170430100 04022536425535
8170431000 04022536425542