Mercuric Chloride Analytical Reagent
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Product Code : SCL-CA-12623
Quick Answer: Mercuric Chloride Analytical Reagent is mercury(II) chloride, HgCl2, a highly toxic reagent for controlled chemical analysis and reference work where HgCl2 is specifically required, handled only by trained laboratory staff.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Formula HgCl2; also known as mercury(II) chloride and corrosive sublimate
- Highly toxic mercury compound with environmental persistence and bioaccumulation concerns
- Staff-only reagent, not for students or untrained users
- Used in an approved controlled area or fume hood under written procedures
- Residues, washings, gloves and wipes collected as hazardous mercury waste, never sent to drains
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | HgCl2 |
| Synonyms | Mercury(II) chloride, corrosive sublimate |
| Hazard profile | Highly toxic mercury compound |
About This Product
Mercuric chloride is kept for analytical procedures and institutional reference work that specifically call for mercury(II) chloride, with reagent preparation carried out under written SOPs. Access is limited to trained technicians and qualified chemistry staff. They wear chemical splash goggles, suitable gloves and a lab coat, dispense only the minimum quantity the method allows, and keep the reagent away from food, drains and unauthorised users. Besides buyers across India, the Mercuric Chloride Analytical Reagent can be exported to institutions in Estonia, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Bahamas and Republic of the Congo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can students use mercuric chloride in practicals?
No. Mercuric chloride must not be handled by students or untrained users. It is reserved for trained laboratory technicians and qualified staff working under written institutional procedures.
Related: Chemical Analysis, Pure Potassium Ferricyanide Reagent, Laboratory Testing Strontium Chloride.
For a quotation on the Mercuric Chloride Analytical Reagent, contact School Equipments India.
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