RXSOL
Lab Chemical
MERCUROUS CHLORIDE AR
SKU: RXSOL-60-6604-940
Mercuric chloride is extremely toxic, both acutely and as a cumulative poison. Its toxicity is due not just to its mercury content but also to its corrosive properties, which can cause serious internal damage,including ulcers to the stomach, mouth, and throat, and corrosive damage to the intestines
Application
Used in photography, disinfectants, wood preservatives, fungicides. Mercury chloride (HgCl2) is a highly toxic compound that volatizes slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees C. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant.
Dosage
Probable oral lethal dose is 5-50 mg/kg; between 7 drops and 1 teaspoonful for a 150 lb. person.
