Mercuric Chloride
What is it?
Mercuric Chloride is a metal compound used in a wide range of ways including disinfectant, antiseptic, insecticide and preservative.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
• Antiseptic
• Disinfectant
• Batteries (dry) (depolarizer)
• Electroplating aluminum
• Fungicides
• Furs, mordant for rabbit and beaver
• Hair tonics
• Photography (antiseptic and intensifier)
• Preserving wood and anatomical specimens
• Tanning leather
• Wood staining
• Preservative
• Insecticide
• Dental material/Amalgams
• Over the counter topical treatments
- Stimulant laxatives
- Diaper rash ointment
- Eye drops
- Nasal sprays
Other names for mercuric chloride:
- Corrosive mercury chloride
- Corrosive sublimate
- Mercury (II) chloride
- Mercury bichloride
- Mercury perchloride
- Bichloride of mercury
- Dichloromercury
- Mercury chloride
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Mercurials
- Mercury
- Mercury ammonium chloride
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