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Slimes and Sludges, alkali metal chloride electrolysis, mercury-free

EC / List no.: 293-673-7

CAS no.: 91081-66-2

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Substance names and other identifiers

Regulatory process names
Slimes and Sludges, alkali metal chloride electrolysis, mercury-free
EC Inventory
Slimes and Sludges, alkali metal chloride electrolysis, mercury-free
Substance obtained from the demercuration of waste formed in the electrolysis of alkali metal chlorides in mercury cathode cells. Composed primarily of alkaline earth metal carbonates and hydroxides as well as silicates and up to approximately 10% mercury mostly present as sulfides.
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91081-66-2
EC Inventory, Pre-Registration process
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