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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Rhodium (III) Oxide Rh 2O 3
Trade Name: Form ula:
12036 -35-0
CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Hazardous Component % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
0.1 m g (Rh)/m 3 (respirable) 1 m g(Rh)/m 3
Rhodium (III) Oxide 0-100
III PHYSICAL DATA
1100 oC
N/E or N /A
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
N/E or N /A N/E or N /A
Vapo r Density: Vapor Pressure:
Slight 8.2 g/cc
Solubility: Specific Gravity:
Black powder, no odor N/E or N /A
Appearance and Odor: % V olatiles:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A Flam mab ility: Non-Flamma ble
Flam mab le Limits: Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: CO 2, foam, dry chem ical, or water.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters m ust w ear fu ll face, self con tained breathing apparatus with full pro tective clothing to
prevent contac t with skin an d eyes. Fu mes from fire are hazardou s.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes upon decomposition.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
To the best of o ur know ledge the chem ical, ph ysical and toxicolog ical pro perties of rhodiu m o xide have not been thoro ugh ly
investigated and reported.
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: May cause irritation
Ingestion: No data
Skin : May cause irritation
Eye: May cause irritation
Chro nic Effects: Inhalation of rhodium compounds may cause respiratory irritation and respiratory sensitization.
Carcino genicity: Not classifia ble as a human carcinogen; ina dequate data on w hich to classify th e ag ent in term s of it's
carcinogenicity in h um ans and /or anim als.
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Remove patient from area of exposure to fresh air. Contact a physician.
INGESTION: Contact a physician immediately.
SK IN: Flush with soap and water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists consult physician.
EYE: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a physician.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Extre me heat.
Inco mp atible Materials: Org anic so lvents, HC l, H 2SO 4, NH3.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Rh2O 3
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 an airtight plastic container.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance w ith State, Federal and Lo cal regulations, or ship to precious metal refiner.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH /MSH A app roved du st respirator.
Ventilation: Fume hood.
Protective Gloves: Rub ber fo r all con tact.
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.
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.
Labeling: In com pliance w ith OSH A an d NF PA requirem ents.
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: S. Dierks
Date: July 1999
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