Mercury(II) sulfide cas no:1344-48-5

NameMercury(II) sulfide
CAS1344-48-5
SynonymsAlmaden;C.I. 77766;Ethiops mineral;Mercuric sulfide black;Mercuric sulfide;Mercuric sulfide red;Mercury monosulfide;Mercury sulfide;Mercury sulphide;Mercury(2+) sulfide;Monomercury sulfide;Orange vermilion;Pigment red 106;Red Cinnabar;Red mercury sulphide;Red mercuricsulfide;Scarlet vermilion;Vermilion;Vermilion (HgS);Vermillion;b-Mercuric sulfide;
EINECS(EC#)215-696-3
Molecular FormulaHgS
Molecular Weight232.65

Appearancesolid

Hazardclass6.1

Hazard Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption. TLV: TWA 0.1 mg(Hg)/m3.
Risk R50/53
Safety

Poison. Explosive reaction with dichlorine oxide. Mixtures with silver oxide ignite when ground. Incandescent reaction with chlorine. Incompatible with oxidants. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Hg, SO_x, and H₂S. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; MERCURY COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC and SULFIDES.
Hazard Codes NT
Risk Statements 50/53-36-33-23/24/25
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R33:Danger of cumulative effects. 
R36:Irritating to eyes. 
R50/53:Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements 61-60-45-36/37/39-28-26 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
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 2025
WGK Germany -
RTECS OX0720000
F 8
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II