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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
IrCl3 @ 6H 2O
Iridium (III) Chloride H ydrate
Trade Name: Form ula:
13569 -57-8
CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
1.0 m g/m 3 1.0 m g/m 3
Iridium (III) Chloride 0-100
III PHYSICAL DATA
763 oC
Decom poses
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
5.3 g/cc N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapo r Density:
N/A Very soluble in H 2O
Vapor Pressure: Solubility in Water:
Black/brown crystalline powder, odor of chlorine
Appearance and Odor:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Flam mab le Limits: Non-flam ma ble
Flam mab le Limits: Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: CO 2, Foam, d ry ch em ical.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Self-co ntained breathing appa ratus. Fully p rotective im perv ious su it.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of Cl2 upon decomposition.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties of iridium chloride have not been
thoroug hly in vestigated and repo rted. E xpo sure to iridium com pou nds ma y cau se irritation to the eyes o r respiratory tract. To xicity
of iridium is not known. It is predicted to have toxicity similar to osmium and platinum, two mem bers of the same group. The
chloride ion generally has a very low toxicity.
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: Irritant
Ingestion: No data
Skin : Irritant
Eye: Irritant
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Carcino genicity: No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or
ACGIH.
Chro nic Effects: No data
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Rem ove patien t from area o f exp osure to fre sh air. If re quired, provide artificial respiration. Kee p patient w arm .
Contact a physician immediately.
INGESTION: Contact poison control center/physician immediately.
SK IN: Immediately wash with soap and water for 15 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.
EYE: Flush with eye bath, including under eye lids, for at least 15 m inutes. Consult a doctor.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Extreme heat, mo isture
Inco mp atible Materials: Oxidizers, acids, alkalis, organic solvents, metal powd er.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Chlorine, iridium, hydrochloric acid.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Sweep up and place in airtight plastic container. Ship to precious metal
refiner.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose o f in accord ance w ith all State, Federal and Lo cal regulation s.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved.
Ventilation: Fume hood
Protective Gloves: Rubber for all contact
Eye Protection: Goggles
Other Protective Equipment: Norm al labwear.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store in cool, dry place, keep tightly sealed when not in use, read MSDS
before using.
Labeling: In com pliance w ith OSH A an d NF PA requirem ents.
Wo rk Practices: Implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain concentration of exposure. Use good
housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not
blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air. Maintain eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench shower and
facilities for washing.
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am ages resultin g from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued By: S. Dierks
Date: November 1994
-Iridium Chloride -2
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