Mercury bromide, also known as mercuric bromide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of HgBr, which is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry.
On October 27, 2017, the list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization (WHO) was preliminarily collated for reference. Mercury and inorganic mercury compounds were included in the list of three types of carcinogens.[2]
Solubility: insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol and ether, soluble in fuming nitric acid, hot concentrated sulfuric acid and hot ammonium carbonate solution[1]
purpose
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It is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Emergency Management
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Leakage emergency treatment
Isolate the leakage contaminated area and restrict access.It is recommended that emergency personnel wear self-contained positive pressure respirators and anti poison clothing.Do not touch the leakage directly.
Small amount of leakage: avoid raising dust and collect it in a dry, clean and covered container with a clean shovel.
Large amount of leakage: cover with plastic cloth and canvas to reduce flying.Then collect and recycle or transport to waste disposal site for disposal.
Protective measures
Respiratory system protection: workers should wear catheter type gas masks.If necessary, wear an air respirator, oxygen respirator or a long tube mask.
Eye protection: protection has been made in respiratory system protection.
Body protection: wear polyethylene gas protective clothing.
Hand protection: wear neoprene gloves.
Others: smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited on site.After work, take a shower and change clothes.Pay attention to personal hygiene.Pre employment and regular physical examination shall be carried out.
First aid measures
Skin contact: Take off the contaminated clothes and wash the skin thoroughly with soapy water and clean water.
Eye contact: Lift the eyelid and flush with flowing water or physiological saline.Get medical attention.
Inhalation: quickly leave the site to a place with fresh air.Keep the respiratory tract unobstructed.If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately.Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse the mouth with water and drink milk or egg white for those who take it by mistake.Get medical attention.
