Substance profile
Dimercury dichloride
Dimercury dichloride is a chemical substance with the molecular formula Cl2Hg2.
01 · Identification
What Dimercury dichloride is
Dimercury dichloride is a chemical substance with the molecular formula Cl2Hg2. Its molecular formula is Cl2Hg2 and its molecular weight is 472.09 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Dimercury dichloride
- mercurous chloride
- calomel
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P280, P301, P302, P305, P312, P313, P330, P332, P337, P338, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Dimercury dichloride properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.15 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.