Mercury chloride (HgCl2). A highly toxic compound that volatizes slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees C. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant.
Also Known As:
Sublimate; Corrosive Sublimate; Chloride, Mercuric; Mercury Dichloride; HgCl2; Mercuric Perchloride; Mercury Bichloride; Mercury Perchloride; Bichloride, Mercury; Dichloride, Mercury; Perchloride, Mercuric; Perchloride, Mercury; Sublimate, Corrosive; Mercury chloride (HgCl2)