Mercury cyanide oxide(Hg2(CN)2O) cas no:1335-31-5

NameMercury cyanide oxide(Hg2(CN)2O)
CAS1335-31-5
SynonymsMercurycyanide oxide (Hg2O(CN)2) (8CI);Mercuric oxycyanide;Mercury oxycyanide;Mercury cyanide oxide;Dimercury dicyanide oxide;Mercury-II-oxycyanide;Mercury cyanide oxide (Hg2(CN)2O);Mercury(II) oxide cyanide;Dimercury dicyanide oxide;
EINECS(EC#)215-629-8
Molecular FormulaC₂Hg₂N₂O
Molecular Weight469.2142

Hazardclass6.1(a)

Hazard Detonates on heating, dangerous explosion risk. Highly toxic. TLV: TWA 0.1 mg(Hg)/m3..
Risk R3
Safety

Poison by intravenous route. An explosive sensitive to friction, impact, or heat. The commercial product is stabilized by excess mercury(II) cyanide. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Hg, CN⁻, and NO_x. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC and CYANIDE.
Hazard Codes:  E,T,N
Risk Statements:  3-23/24/25-33-50/53 
R3:Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. 
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R33:Danger of cumulative effects. 
R50/53:Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements:  28-35-45-60-61
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. 
S35:This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S60:This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
RIDADR:  1642
HazardClass:  6.1(a)
PackingGroup:  II

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
rabbit	LDLo	intravenous	2500ug/kg (2.5mg/kg)		Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 41, Pg. 21, 1931.