Johnson Matthey
Ru-120 TETRACHLOROBIS(4-CYMENE)DIRUTHENIUM(II)
199120 3.00 EC Current 15.01.2001
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
199120
Product Code
Ru-120 TETRACHLOROBIS(4-CYMENE)DIRUTHENIUM(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
Tetrachlorobis(4-cymene)diruthenium(II), also known as Ru-120. Ru Cl (
Composition
CH ) 聽
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JM Version Number
17/05/92
Date of First Issue
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Ru-120 TETRACHLOROBIS(4-CYMENE)DIRUTHENIUM(II)
Product Formal Name
Product Chemical Family .Not Specified
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if swallowed.
Main Hazards
There is no toxicity data available for this material, but it is likely to be harmful
by ingestion and irritating to the skin and eyes. Toxic fumes are given off on
heating.
It is not thought that soluble salts of ruthenium give rise to an allergy problem,
similar to that observed with platinum-halogen salts. 聽
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation of the dust will irritate the upper respiratory tract. Nasal ulceration
First Aid
or perforation may be caused by exposure to ruthenium salts, but the effects
disappear in the absence of further exposure. Eye contact will cause
discomfort. Repeated or prolonged skin contact will result in mild irritation.
There is no evidence that ruthenium salts give rise to an allergy problem,
similar to that observed with platinum halogeno complexes. 聽 聽 聽 聽
remove from exposure and allow to rest in fresh air. Seek medical advice if
First Aid - Inhalation
symptoms persist. 聽
rinse mouth with water and give water or milk to drink. Seek medical advice if
First Aid - Ingestion
symptoms persist. 聽
irrigate with water or isotonic saline solution for 15 minutes. Seek medical
First Aid - Eyes
advice if symptoms persist. 聽
remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. Seek
First Aid - Skin
medical advice if symptoms persist.If necessary, launder clothing before re-
use. 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
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (continued)
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
Good industrial hygiene practices should be observed. Use only under
Handling (JM)
conditions of good local ventilation. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Do
not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics whilst using this material. 聽
Store in an air-tight container under vacuum or an inert atmosphere, in a cool
Storage (JM)
dry chemical store.
Keep separate from incompatible materials and flammable or combustible
materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
No exposure controls or limits have been established for ruthenium or its
compounds. This material should be handled in a fume cupboard. If a risk of
inhalation exists, users should wear an appropriate filter type respirator.
Suitable eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn. 聽
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
deep red microcrystals, air and heat stable.
Appearance
No odour.
Odour
pH not applicable
decomposes on heating.
Boiling Range/Point
200掳C.
Melting Point
no data.
Flash Point
not flammable.
Flammability
not applicable.
Auto-flammability
not explosive.
Explosive Properties
not oxidising.
Oxidising Properties
Vapour Pressure no data.
no data.
Density
Water - insoluble. Stable to dilute mineral acids and to organic acids.
Solubility in Water
Fat - no data. Soluble in chloroform, alcohols and dimethyl sulfoxide. 聽
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
Acute Toxicity *** Revised *** Oral LD50 (rat) 300 - 500mg/kg.
May cause mechanical irritation
Irritancy - Eyes
*** Revised *** Data available for a related material suggests that this product
Irritancy - Skin
may cause skin irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The effect of ruthenium compounds on the environment has not been
investigated but the hazard is thought to be low. Ruthenium is not
concentrated by plants or animals. Natural processes will tend to produce
insoluble compounds. 聽
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13. DISPOSAL
Return accumulated waste material to the refinery for metal recovery, or
dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations. 聽
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not restricted.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Harmful
Labelling Information
*** Revised *** R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R phrases
S22 Do not breathe dust.
S phrases
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
CAUTION - SUBSTANCE NOT YET FULLY TESTED.
Additional Information
Xn - Harmful
EC Annex I Classification
16. OTHER INFORMATION
30 July 1999
MSDS first issued
15 January 2001
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
Reference Sources
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Environmental Protection Agency USA.
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NIOSHTIC Occupational Safety and Health database. Published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
USA.
HSELINE Health and Safety Executive Library and Information Service. Published by the Health and Safety Executive. UK.
CISDOC International Occupational Safety and Health Database. Published by the International Labour Organisation. Geneva.
RISKLINE. Published by the National Chemical Inspectorate. Sweden.
TOXLINE. Published by the Chemical Abstracts Service. USA.
Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology. The National Library of Medicine. USA.
Toxicity, Bibliography. The National Library of Medicine. USA.
Environmental Mutagen Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA.
Environmental Teratology Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA
BIOSIS. Published by Biological Abstracts Inc. USA.
Epidemiology Information. The Food and Drug Administration. USA
International Pharmaceutical Abstracts. The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. USA.
Hazardous Materials Technical Center Abstracts. Department of the Army, Hazardous Materials Technical Center. USA.
Toxicology Document and Data Depository. National Technical Information Service. USA.
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Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 3rd edition.
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Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 5th edition.
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Catalog of Teratogenic Agents. Shepard. 4th edition
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Ru-120 TETRACHLOROBIS(4-CYMENE)DIRUTHENIUM(II)
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16. OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
Reproductive Hazards of Industrial Chemicals. Barlow and Sullivan.
Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Safety Data Sheets.
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