Mercuric chloride is a very poisonous form of Mercury. It is a type of mercury salt. There are different types of mercury poisonings. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing mercuric chloride.
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This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous IngredientMercuric chloride may be found in some:
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See National Poison Control center.
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
This substance is very poisonous. How well the patient does often depends on what symptoms occur within the first 10 to 15 minutes after swallowing it and how quickly treatment is received. Kidney failure and death can occur, even with small doses.
If the poisoning has occurred slowly over time, any brain damage may be permanent.
ReferencesGoldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2006.
Mercuric chloride is a very poisonous form of mercury. It is a type of mercury salt. There are different types of mercury poisonings. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing mercuric chloride.
See also:
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous IngredientMercuric chloride may be found in some:
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See National Poison Control center.
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
This substance is very poisonous. How well the patient does often depends on what symptoms occur within the first 10 to 15 minutes after swallowing it and how quickly treatment is received. Kidney failure and death can occur, even with small doses.
If the poisoning has occurred slowly over time, any brain damage may be permanent.
ReferencesGoldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2006.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/02/2011
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Mercuric Chloride or Mercury(II) Chloride
Mercuric amidochloride is obtained by the reaction between ammonia and mercuric chloride.
The Reaction of Formic acid and Mercuric Chloride will produce white precipitate. HCOOH + AgCl2 ----> AgCl + CO2 + 2HCl
It is a white toxic salt of metal Mercury HgCl2.
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Mercuric or mercury II chloride is HgCl2
Reddish precipitate of Mercuric iodide and clear solution of Potassium chloride is produced
Mercuric Chloride or Mercury(II) Chloride
Because mercuric chloride is a covalent compound and is not an ionic compound. Only ionic compounds give chromyl chloride test
Mercuric amidochloride is obtained by the reaction between ammonia and mercuric chloride.
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Hayem's solution. This is an isotonic fluid which consists of the folIowing constituents (in g/100 ml):sodium chloride 0.5, sodium sulphate 2.5 and mercuric chloride 0.25. The sodium sulphate discourages clumping of the erythrocytes and the mercuric chloride is a preservative.
Usuallu 0.1% mercuric chloride is used for surface sterilization. Mercuric chloride reacs with ligth and will loose its activity if it is exposed to light, especially for a longer duration.. So usually fresh mercuric chloride is used (can be stored for a max of 1 or 2 weeks) and dont forget to store in amber coloured bottles, or cover the bottle
The Reaction of Formic acid and Mercuric Chloride will produce white precipitate. HCOOH + AgCl2 ----> AgCl + CO2 + 2HCl
mercuric chloride
Mercuric bromide or Mercuric Chloride impregnated paper react with Arsin gases, ans form a yellow stain. this is an indication of the presence of Arsenic in the sample being analysed.
It is a white toxic salt of metal Mercury HgCl2.