Mercury Salts

The Minamata Convention

Reducing Mercury Emissions and Identifying ‘Allowed Uses’ for Your Mercury with KBNM Metals

Committed to global environmental responsibility, KBNM Metals Pvt. Ltd, a leading Indian mercury salts manufacturing company, upholds strict compliance with the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

From meticulous adherence to local, national, and international transportation regulations using Form-A and PIC (Prior Intimation Consent) to comprehensive monthly reporting and safety protocols, our dedication is unwavering. Ensuring customs and import compliance, along with stringent security measures during transportation, we prioritize responsible mercury salts manufacturing, safeguarding against environmental contamination and health risks.

Our commitment extends to continuous improvement, embracing sustainable practices and innovative technologies to further reduce our environmental footprint. Trust KBNM Metals for unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence and sustainable manufacturing practices in the mercury industry.

KBNM Facility

Our Head Office is located in Ludhiana, Punjab, IN with manufacturing and warehouse facilities as well as equipped Quality Control Room and Assurance (QC&A) Laboratory. Procedures and methods that are followed : 

Processing of raw material; Chemical compound crystallization; Centrifugation; Drying in tray dryers; Filtration, Sedimentation, and Distillation are some processes carried out at the plant with accuracy and efficiency.

For each batch of product manufactured, QC analysis is conducted. The manufacturing infrastructure is impeccable yielding the best quality of all the products.

Mercury Salts Manufacturing:

Effluent Treatment:

    Advanced systems for effective mercury    treatment

Monitoring and Control:

         Continuous monitoring systems to track            mercury salts.

Compliance with Regulations:

        Follow mercury regulations for handling and            storage.

Explore KBNM's top-quality mercury products, with excellence, safety, and innovation.

Lead (II) Nitrate

CAS Registry Number: 10099-74-8

Appearance: White Crystalline Powder.

Application :

  • Used in the manufacture of industrial explosives and pigments.
  • Used in gold mining and leaching.

Mercuric Iodide

CAS Registry Number: 7774-29-0

Appearance: Heavy Scarlet Red Powder.

Application :

  • Used in the manufacture of dermatology soap as a disinfectant.
  • Used as chemical reagent.

Lead (lV) Acetate/ Lead Tetra Acetate

CAS Registry Number: 546-67-8

Appearance: White crystalline powder which turns blackish on exposure to air and is identified by its acetic acid odor.

Application :

  • Used as an oxidizing agent in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Mercuric Dichloride/ Mercuric Chloride​

CAS Registry Number: 7487-94-7

Appearance: Heavy Scarlet Red Powder.

Application :

  • Used as a chemical reagent.
  • Used as a catalyst.

Lead (lV) Dioxide/ Lead Peroxide

CAS Registry Number: 1309-60-0

Appearance: A dark brown or black amorphous powder.

Application :

  • Used in the manufacture of pigments.
  • Used in the manufacture of dyes and food colors.

Lead (ll) Oxide/ Lead Monoxide

CAS Registry Number: 1317-36-8

Appearance: A heavy yellow or orange-colored powder.

Application :

  • Used in the manufacture of paints and dyes.
  • Used in the manufacture of pigments and stabilizers.

Lead (ll) Acetate Trihydrate

CAS Registry Number: 301-04-2

Appearance: White Crystalline Powder, free of lumps.

Application :

  • Used as a chemical reagent to manufacture other lead chemicals.
  • Used in gold mining, leaching and as a desulfurization agent.

Mercuric Acetate

CAS Registry Number: 1600-27-7

Appearance: White to off-White

Application :

  • Used as a reagent in oxymercuration-demercuration reaction.
  • Used in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis.

Mercuric Nitrate (Hg(NO3)2)

CAS Registry Number: 7783-34-8

Appearance: Yellow heavy odorless powder.

Application :

  • Used as chemical reagent.
  • Used as laboratory reagent and analytical reagent.

Mercuric Sulfate (HgSO4)

CAS Registry Number: 7783-35-9

Appearance: White Crystalline Powder, free of lumps.

Application :

  • Used in Hydration of Alkynes.
  • Used in Production of Acetaldehyde.

Mercuric Thiocynate

CAS Registry Number: 14836-60-3

Appearance: Heavy white crystalline powder.

Application :

  • Used in fireworks, especially for pharaoh's serpent, intensifier in photography.
  • Used in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis.

Mercuric Oxide

CAS Registry Number: 21908-53-2

Appearance: Yellow/Orange heavy odorless powder.

Application :

  • Used as chemical reagent.
  • Used in the manufacture of cathodes for mercury batteries.

Mercuric Iodide Red​

CAS Registry Number: 7774-29-0

Appearance: Red heavy odorless powder.

Application :

  • Used to preparation of Nessler’s reagent for detecting Ammonia, X-ray, and Gamma ray detection.

Phenyl Mercuric Acetate​

CAS Registry Number: 62-38-4

Appearance: White Crystalline Powder, free of lumps.

Application :

  • Used as fungicide , herbicide & preservative in canned paints.

We Buy Mercury to Produce Mercury Salts

End Use and Traceability of Mercury

1. The transportation of mercury from the customer site to KBNM is conducted under a notification process using a “movement document for transboundary shipments of waste.

2. The mercury is transformed into mercury salts through production operations for its end-use.

3. An external laboratory conducts sampling and inspection of the mercury sulfide.

4. The mercury salts are transported from the KBNM salt production plant to a warehouse.

5. The mercury salts are then transported to manufacture end products in accordance with the allowed use under the Minamata Convention.

The products are handled and stored in a safe environment.

We Comply with Minamata Convention's Allowed Use Regulations

We ensure that all uses of mercury align with the “allowed use” regulations stated in the Minamata Convention.

We carefully examine each customer’s application to determine if it falls under the permitted use category before selling any mercury.

This allows us to provide a clear and defined path for the mercury, ensuring compliance with the Minamata Convention from the source to the final product.

Our permitted use category includes laboratory scale research, mercury added products in article file, switches and relays, CCFL and EEFL for electronic displays, measuring devices, traditional or religious practices, and vaccines containing thimerosal as preservatives.

However, we do not support the use of mercury in cosmetics, pesticides, biocides, antiseptics, barometers, hygrometers, manometers, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, dental amalgam, chlor-alkali production, ayurveda medicines or any other non-allowed use.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Zero Liquid Discharge

KBNM Metals Achieves Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Milestone: Pioneering Sustainable Practices in Mercury Salts Manufacturing!

In a notable triumph, KBNM Metals, a distinguished player in the mercury salts manufacturing industry, proudly announces the achievement of a significant milestone – Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). This accomplishment stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable manufacturing practices. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, our ZLD compliance underscores our dedication to minimizing environmental impact and protecting the communities where we operate.The implementation of ZLD is more than a regulatory necessity; it signifies our commitment to fostering sustainability and corporate responsibility. Our ZLD system is meticulously designed to contribute to energy efficiency, waste minimization, and an overall reduced environmental footprint. For KBNM, Zero Liquid Discharge is not merely a milestone but a reflection of our dedication to excellence, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Join us on our journey toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

 
 

We Buy Mercury! Sell Your Pure Mercury and Mercury Waste

Reducing Mercury Emissions and Identifying ‘Allowed Uses’ for Your Mercury with KBNM Metals

KBNM Metals Private Limited operates under strict guidelines of the Minamata and India Law to deal with Mercury.

Our commitment to the environment and society at large is reflected in our assurance that any Mercury sold to us will be used only for “allowed use” as per the Minamata Convention. We have implemented adequate measures to store Mercury in an environmentally friendly manner.

All legal requirements and formalities for fulfilling shipment requirements will be fulfilled by us. You can trust us to carry out proper due diligence while purchasing Mercury. KBNM offers you the opportunity to sell pure Mercury or Mercury waste to us.

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