THIOMERSAL
THIOMERSAL Extra Pure
Confirming to USP
Short Name: THIOMERSAL
Synonym: Ethyl(2-mercaptobenzoato-(2-)-O,S)mercurate(1-) sodium, Mercury((o-carboxyphenyl)thio)ethyl sodium salt
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4536
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
97%
CAS No.
54-64-8
HS Code
2852.1000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Pale cream
Odour
Odorless
pH value
6.7
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
234 °C
Decomposition point [°C]
232°C
Flash point [°C]
250 °C
Density [g/cm3]
0.5
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to pale cream coloured crystalline powder
Assay (ex Hg)
97 - 101%
Clarity of solution
Passes test
pH
6 - 8
Ether soluble substances
Max 0.8%
Free mercury ions
Max 0.7%
Loss on drying
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
2025
IMCO Class No.
6.1
Packing Group
III
Hazardous Statement
H300-H310-H330-H373-H410
Precaution Statement
P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310