Chemical Properties
yellow powder(s) [CRC10]
General Description
A lemon-yellow powder or bright yellow scaly material. Very slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Toxic by inhalation and by ingestion.
Air & Water Reactions
Very slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
trimercury dioxide sulphate is soluble in acids. Incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper .
Health Hazard
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
