Description

Mercuric Sulfide, Red is a brilliant red inorganic pigment, also known as vermilion, prized for its intense color and historical significance. Its primary commercial value lies in its use as a high-quality, stable pigment for specialized applications where synthetic alternatives are unsuitable. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pigments and coatings, artists' materials, and plastics industries seeking authentic vermilion hues.

Application

• Artists' Pigments: Used in high-grade oil paints, watercolors, and restoration work for its classic vermilion color.
• Specialty Coatings: Employed in protective and decorative coatings for marine, industrial, and artistic surfaces.
• Plastics and Masterbatches: Provides coloration for engineering plastics and specialty polymer compounds.
• Cultural Heritage & Restoration: Critical for the authentic restoration of historical artworks, manuscripts, and architectural features.
• Security Inks: Can be utilized in anti-counterfeiting inks and security printing due to its distinctive properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reagent or reference material in chemical synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Sulfide, Red
CAS No.	12225-23-9
Molecular Formula	HgS
Molecular Weight	232.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Vermilion; Cinnabar; Chinese Red; Mercury(II) sulfide, red; Mercury sulfide (HgS); Red mercury sulfide; CI 77766; Pigment Red 106
EINECS	235-383-4

Quality Control

Our Mercuric Sulfide, Red is produced and tested under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for color strength and chemical purity. Quality parameters include color value, particle size distribution, and heavy metal content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Bright red powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HgS)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Particle Size (Typical)	< 10 μm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.