Johnson Matthey 
                                  SODIUM TETRACHLOROPALLADATE(II) 
                                      170096 3.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    1.   PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
                                             170096 
         Product Code 
                                             SODIUM TETRACHLOROPALLADATE(II) 
         Trade Name 
                                             Substance 
         Product Type 
                                             Johnson Matthey PLC 
         Manufacturer/Supplier 
                                             Precious Metals Division, Chemicals 
         Address 
                                             Orchard Road 
                                             ROYSTON, Hertfordshire 
                                             SG8 5HE 
                                             +(44) 1763 253000 
         Phone Number 
                                             +(44) 1763 253155 
         Fax Number 
                                             Sodium Tetrachloropalladate(II), Na PdCl .nH O (n~3) 
         Composition 
                                             1 
         JM Version Number 
                                             12/04/92 
         Date of First Issue 
 
    2.   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS 
                                             SODIUM TETRACHLOROPALLADATE(II) 
         Product Formal Name 
                                             .Not Specified 
         Product Chemical Family 
                                             13820-53-6 
         CAS Number 
 
    3.   HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
                                             The product is not irritating to the skin, but is an eye irritant and is expected to 
                                             irritate the respiratory tract if inhaled as a dust. There is no evidence that 
                                             palladium compounds present an allergy problem, similar to that observed 
                                             with platinum halogen complexes. 聽 
 
    4.   FIRST AID MEASURES 
                                             Overexposure to this material may produce the following symptoms - 
         First Aid 
                                             Inhalation - Irritation of the respiratory tract, sore throat and coughing. 
                                             Eye contact - Redness and irritation. 聽 聽 聽 聽 
 
                                             Remove from exposure and allow to rest in fresh air. Seek medical advice if 
         First Aid - Inhalation 
                                             symptoms persist. 聽 
         First Aid - Ingestion               Rinse mouth with clean water, give milk or water to drink. Seek medical 
                                             advice if symptoms persist. 
                                             Irrigate with clean water or isotonic saline for 5 minutes. Seek medical advice 
         First Aid - Eyes 
                                             if symptoms persist. 聽 
         First Aid - Skin                    Remove contaminated clothes and wash skin with soap and water. 聽 
 
 
    5.   FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
                                             Although the material is not flammable, toxic fumes will be produced if 
                                             involved in a fire. The residue, ash or char left after a fire may have catalytic 
                                             properties and may promote the re-ignition of flammable materials and 
                                             vapours. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective 
                                             equipment. Use any extinguisher suitable for the surrounding fire. 聽 聽 
 
    6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
                                             Wearing gloves and eye protection, sweep up the spillage and store in 
                                             sealed, plastic containers, ready for disposal. Wash the area with water. 聽 聽 
 
    7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE 
 
 
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                                  SODIUM TETRACHLOROPALLADATE(II) 
                                      170096 3.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE (continued) 
                                             Local exhaust extraction should be used and protective clothing, including 
          Handling (JM) 
                                             gloves and eye protection should be worn. Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply 
                                             cosmetics whilst handling. 聽 
                                             Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place. 聽 
          Storage (JM) 
 
    8.    EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 
                                             No Occupational Exposure Limit, MAK or TLV has been established for this 
                                             material. If a risk of inhalation exists, users should wear an appropriate filter 
                                             type respirator. Alternatively, local exhaust extraction should be used. 
                                             Suitable eye protection and chemical resistant gloves should be worn. Vapour 
                                             and fumes from all operations should be vented to external atmosphere via a 
                                             suitable collection or scrubbing system. Wash hands after using this material. 
                                             聽聽 
 
    9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
                                             reddish-brown crystals or powder. 
          Appearance 
                                             No odour. 
          Odour 
                                             no data. 
          pH 
                                             not applicable. 
          Boiling Range/Point 
                                             decomposes on heating at 105掳C. 
          Melting Point 
                                             not applicable. 
          Flash Point 
                                             not flammable. 
          Flammability 
                                             not applicable. 
          Auto-flammability 
                                             not explosive. 
          Explosive Properties 
                                             not oxidising. 
          Oxidising Properties 
                                             no data. 
          Vapour Pressure 
                                             no data. 
          Density 
                                             Water - soluble. 
          Solubility in Water 
                                             Fat - no data. Insoluble in ethanol. 
                                             no data. 
          Partition Coefficient 
 
    10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
                                             The material is supplied in a stable condition and no reactive hazards are 
                                             known. 
 
    11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                             LD50 (ipr-mouse): 400 mg/kg 
                                             LD50 (oral-rat): 500-2000 mg/kg 
                                             skin-rabbit: non-irritant 
                                             eye-rabbit: positive 
                                             Magnusson and Kligman test - no animals sensitised. 
 
    12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                             No specific information is available, but this material is not thought to present 
                                             an ecological hazard. 聽 
 
    13.   DISPOSAL 
                                             Accumulated wastes and residues should be returned to a refinery for metal 
                                             recovery or disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations. 聽 
 
 
 
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                                    SODIUM TETRACHLOROPALLADATE(II) 
                                              170096 3.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    14.   TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
                                                            Not restricted. 
 
 
    15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION 
                                                                     Harmful 
          Labelling Information 
 
                                                            R22 Harmful if swallowed. 
          R phrases 
                                                            R36 Irritating to eyes. 
                                                            S22 Do not breathe dust. 
          S phrases 
                                                            S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and 
                                                            seek medical advice. 
                                                            2375026 
          EINECS Number 
          EC Annex I Classification                         Xn - Harmful 
 
 
    16.   OTHER INFORMATION 
                                                            30 July 1999 
          MSDS first issued 
                                                            15 September 2000 
          MSDS data revised 
          This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination 
          with any other materials or in any process. Such information is given in good faith, being based on the latest information 
          available to Johnson Matthey PLC and is to the best of Johnson Matthey PLC's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable at 
          the time of preparation. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to the accuracy, liability or 
          completness and Johnson Matthey PLC assumes no responsibility therefore, and disclaims any liability for any loss, damage 
          or injury howsoever arising (including in respect of any claim brought by any third party) incurred using this information. The 
          product is supplied on thecondition that the user accepts responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completness 
          of such information for his own particular use. Freedom from patent or any other proprietary rights of any third party must not 
          be assumed. 聽 
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          National Sales Offices 
          Johnson Matthey PLC,33 Jeffreys Road, Brimsdown, ENFIELD, Middlesex EN3 7PW, United Kingdom, Tel:- 0208 8048111, 
 
 
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                                  SODIUM TETRACHLOROPALLADATE(II) 
                                            170096 3.00 EC Current 15.09.2000 
 
    16.   OTHER INFORMATION (continued) 
          Fax:- 0208 8041918 
 
          S.A.Johnson Matthey N.V., 8 Avenue de Bale, 1140 BRUSSEL, Belgi毛 / Belgique, Tel:- 2 729 0711, Fax:- 2 216 9061 
 
          Johnson Matthey A/S, Frederikssundsvej 274 D, Br垄nsh垄j 2700, Denmark, Tel:- 38 89 62 00, Fax:- 38 89 62 01 
 
          Johnson Matthey PLC, Unit 1 - 2, Blanchardstown Business Centre, Clonsilla Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Republic of 
          Ireland, Tel:- 1 820 7722, Fax:- 1 820 7733 
 
          Johnson Matthey GmbH, Alfa Products, Zeppelinstrasse 7, Postfach 6540, D-7500 KARLSRUHE 1, Deutschland, Tel:- 721 
          840070, Fax:- 721 849674 
 
          Johnson Matthey SA, 13 Rue de la Perdrix, Z1 PARIS Nord II, BP 50240, 95996 Roissy, CDG Cedix France, Tel:- 1 48 63 22 
          99, Fax:- 1 48 63 27 02 
 
          Oy Johnson Matthey A.B, Kielotie 7A 4KRS, 01300 BANTAA, Soumi, Tel:- 08574 800, Fax:- 08574 807 
 
          Johnson Matthey A.B., Victor Hasselblads gata 8, S-421 31 V盲stra Fr枚lunda, Sverige, Tel:- 031 891390, Fax:- 31 477795 
 
          Johnson Matthey & Co G.m.b.H, Steckhovengasse 12, 1132 WIEN, 脰sterreich, Tel:- 877 98 90, Fax:- 877 98 933 
 
          Johnson Matthey & Brandenberger A.G., Glattalstrasse 18, CH-8052 ZURICH, Switzerland, Tel:- 01 302 4488, Fax:- 01 302 
          4701 
 
          Johnson Matthey GmbH, Otto-Volger-Stra脽e 9B, D-65843 Sulzbach/Ts, Deutschland, Tel:- (0 61 96)70 38-21, Fax:- (0 61 96) 
          70 38 12 
 
 
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