Johnson Matthey
PALLADIUM/ALUMINA CATALYST
PD/ALUMINA 1.00 EC Current 02.08.1999
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PD/ALUMINA
Product Code
PALLADIUM/ALUMINA CATALYST
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
Alumina (CAS 1344-28-1, EINECS 2156916) support as powder, granules or
Composition
pellets
with an applied palladium (a platinum group metal) loading in the range 0.5%
to 20%.
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JM Version Number
04/08/95
Date of First Issue
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
PALLADIUM/ALUMINA CATALYST
Product Formal Name
.Not Specified
Product Chemical Family
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
The catalytic properties of this material may give it a low ignition temperature,
and promote the oxidation and possible ignition of flammable liquids and
vapours. After use, all catalysts which contain absorbed hydrogen may ignite
when dried in air, especially in the presence of organic materials. A used,
filtered catalyst should, therefore, be kept wet and out of contact with
combustible liquids and vapours. There is no specific toxicological data, but
the toxicity by ingestion is likely to be low. There has been some record of
lung damage due to the inhalation of finely divided alumina particles.
Platinum Group Metals are practically non-toxic. 聽 聽
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid As supplied, this material does not present an acute hazard. As a dust,
inhalation may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Eye contact will
produce mechanical irritation. 聽 聽
First Aid - Inhalation remove from exposure and allow to rest in fresh air. Seek medical advice if
symptoms persist. 聽
irrigate with water or isotonic saline solution.Seek medical 聽
First Aid - Eyes
First Aid - Skin
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Not flammable. Use any extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove or eliminate all sources of flammable liquids and vapours. Collect up
the spillage, wash with water to reduce its organic content and store in a
water wetted condition in a sealed container. Wash the site of the spillage
with large volumes of water. 聽
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wear suitable eye protection. Respiratory protection should be used in non-
Handling (JM)
ventilated areas and in areas where the exposure is above the TLV. Do not
eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics whilst handling. 聽
Store in a closed container in a cool, dry chemical store. 聽
Storage (JM)
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
UK HSE OES for aluminium oxide dust (LTEL) - 10 mg/m鈥?
USA ACGIH TLV TWA for aluminium oxide - 10 mg/m鈥?
German MAK - 6 mg/m鈥?
France VME - 10 mg/m鈥?
Sweden OES (total dust) - 10 mg/m鈥?
(respirable dust) - 5 mg/m鈥?
If a risk of inhalation exists, users should wear an appropriate filter type
respirator. Suitable eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn. 聽 聽 聽
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
grey/white powder, spheres or pellets.
Appearance
No odour.
Odour
not applicable
pH
(2980掳C for alumina)
Boiling Range/Point
(2050掳C for alumina)
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
variable around 4 gm/cc, depending on the form and the metal loading.
Density
Water - insoluble.
Solubility in Water
Fat - no data.
no data.
Partition Coefficient
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
White, fused alumina is used as anti-bumping granules. In this form it is
virtually inert. Alumina is chlorinated exothermically above 200掳C by contact
with halocarbon vapours, hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Violent reactions
have been reported with chlorine tri-fluoride, vinyl acetate vapour and with
oxygen difluoride. In bulk, the dry powder can build up a static electric charge
when subjected to the friction of conveying, mixing or sliding. It is an
electrical insulator. A Co/Mo-alumina catalyst will generate a substantial
exotherm in contact with the vapour of carbon tetrachloride or l,l,l-
trichloroethane at ambient temperatures in the presence of air. 聽 聽 聽
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No specific toxicological data is available.
Animal studies, using a variety of species and routes of administration have
failed to show carcinogenicity attributable to aluminium oxide. One case of
mesotheliomata was reported among 35 rats treated intrapleurally with
aluminium oxide.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued)
No real threat is posed to the environment because of the limited solubility of
alumina. The powder has a capacity to exchange phosphates, and may
remove some nutrients from natural waters. While generally insoluble and
innocuous, large amounts of solids can build up on the bottom of waterways,
smothering vegetation and spawning grounds. 聽
13. DISPOSAL
Material for disposal should be washed with water to reduce the organic
content to a minimum and returned to the refinery for metal recovery in a
water wetted condition.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
As fresh material - not restricted.
Used material being returned for recovery must be classified before transport
and, dependant upon classification, all appropriate regulations complied with.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
R phrases None.
S14 Keep away from: flammable liquid.
S phrases
S22 Do not breathe dust.
None.
EC Annex I Classification
16. OTHER INFORMATION
2 August 1999
MSDS first issued
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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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.
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Toxicity, Bibliography. The National Library of Medicine. USA.
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Environmental Teratology Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA
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16. OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 3rd edition.
Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals. Friberg, Nordberg and Vouk 2nd edition.
Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 5th edition.
Grant's Toxicology of the Eye. 3rd edition.
Merck Index 10th edition.
Handbook on Toxicology of Inorganic Compounds. Seiler, Sigel and Sigel.
Catalog of Teratogenic Agents. Shepard. 4th edition
Reproductive Hazards of Industrial Chemicals. Barlow and Sullivan.
Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Safety Data Sheets. JMAC Approved applications -
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