MERCURY PURIFIED - UPI Chem

Appearance

Silver liquid metal at room temperature

Function

Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents. It can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes which leads to mercury poisoning. Because of its toxicity, the clinical use of mercury and mercurials is diminishing.

Synonyms

Mercury Purified; Hg; Kwik; Rtec; Mercure; ;Mercurio; Blue Pill; Blue Mass; NA 2809, Mercury

Storage

Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from metals. Store protected from azides.

Packages

1 lb. HDPE WM Bottle

Industry

Industrial

Product Class

Chemicals general

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: -38.9oC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 200.59 g/mol