Difference between revisions of "Corrosive sublimate"
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| − | An old name for mercuric chloride. Corrosive sublimate is a highly toxic chemical that was used for years as a wood preservative, rat poison, [[insecticide]], and fungicide | + | An old name for [[mercuric chloride]]. Corrosive sublimate is a highly toxic chemical that was used for years as a wood preservative, rat poison, [[insecticide]], and fungicide. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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mercuric chloride; bichloride of mercury | mercuric chloride; bichloride of mercury | ||
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| − | + | * Violent poison, can be fatal in minutes with ingestion of 0.5 grams. | |
| + | * Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Egg white is used as an antidote. | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
| − | + | * L. Goldberg, A History Of Pest Control Measures In The Anthropology Collections, National Museum Of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, ''JAIC'' (35):23-43, 1996 | |
* R. Mayer, ''The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques'', Viking Press, New York, 1981 | * R. Mayer, ''The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques'', Viking Press, New York, 1981 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 6 July 2022
Description
An old name for Mercuric chloride. Corrosive sublimate is a highly toxic chemical that was used for years as a wood preservative, rat poison, Insecticide, and fungicide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
mercuric chloride; bichloride of mercury
Risks
- Violent poison, can be fatal in minutes with ingestion of 0.5 grams.
- Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Egg white is used as an antidote.
Resources and Citations
- L. Goldberg, A History Of Pest Control Measures In The Anthropology Collections, National Museum Of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, JAIC (35):23-43, 1996
- R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- George Savage, Art and Antique Restorer's Handbook, Rockliff Publishing Corp, London, 1954