Mercuric Bromide Paper, PurReagent, according to EP Chapter 4 (4.1.1) for the Determination of Arsenic

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  NA
Molecular Weight:  NA
CAS Number: NA

Properties

Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301,H310 + H330,H373,H410
Precautionary Statement  P262 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P314
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1634

Description

Application
Mercuric bromide paper is commonly used in analytical laboratories environmental monitoring and pharmacopeial limit tests such as the Gutzeit method for the detection and estimation of arsenic.

Purpose
The purpose of mercuric bromide paper is to provide a sensitive visual indicator for the qualitative or semi-quantitative detection of toxic hydride gases.

General Description
Mercuric bromide paper is a chemically impregnated indicator paper containing mercuric bromide that changes color when it reacts with certain gases particularly arsine and phosphine.