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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Rhodium Rh
Trade Name: Ch em ical Form ula:
7440-1 6-6
CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
0.1 m g/m 3 1 m g/m 3
Rhodium 0-100
NFPA/HM IS Hazard Classification: Hea lth: 1 Flamm able: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: 0
III PHYSICAL DATA
3727 oC 1966 oC
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
NA NA
Vapor Density (Air=1): Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
12.4 Insoluble
Specific Gravity: Solubility in H 2O:
Black p owder, odorless Not Determined
Appearance and Odor: pH:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flam mab le Limits: Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Use foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear positive-pressure self-con tained bre athing ap paratus.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Flamm able solid. A void cre ating du st for potential dust ignition/exp losions.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure: The re is no toxicolog ical data ava ilable fo r rhodium me tal but toxicity thou ght to be low. Pow dered forms will
irritate eyes.
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: May cause irritation if exposure is prolonged or excessive.
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation.
Chro nic Effects: None known
Routes of Entry: Eyes, Skin, Inhalation, and Ingestion.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Carcino genicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Rem ove to fresh air. If no t breathing , give artificial respiration, pre ferab ly m outh -to-m outh . If breathing is
difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Call a physician.
INGESTION: Procedures normally not needed. If large quantities are ingested, seek medical advice.
SK IN: Flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a physician.
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation develops, call a physician.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: None expected
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Stron g ox idizing agen ts and halogen s. Violent rea ctions with ClF 3 and OF 2.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: None expected.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: We ar appropriate respira tory and protective equipm ent specified in
Section V III. Vacuum or sco op th e spilled ma terial into a con tainer for reclam ation or disp osal.
Waste Disposal Method: Retain for recovery of rhod ium or dispose of in acco rdance with State, Fe deral and Loca l regulations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Use NIOSH-approved dust mask if exposure exceeds TLV.
Ventilation: Gen eral ex hau st recomm end ed. U se loca l exhaust ventilation as n ecessary to control any air co ntam inants to within
their PEL s or T LV s during th e use of this p roduct.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses. Protective Gloves: Rubber
Other Protective Equipment: Bod y protectio n as n ecessary to prev ent skin contact.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Wa sh tho roughly after hand ling, keep container closed , keep away fro m h eat,
spark s and flam e, and store in a coo l, dry lo cation away fro m in com patible materials. A void contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Av oid b reathing d ust, m inim ize du st generation and exposure. U se on ly with adequ ate ventilation . Do not eat, drink, or sm oke in
work area.
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 age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: Steve Dierks
Date: March 1994
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