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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
RuCl3 @ 3H 2O
Ruthenium Chloride
Trade Name: Form ula:
Ruthenium (III) chloride trihydrate, ruthenium trichloride 14898 -67-0
Synonyms: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
Ruthenium Chloride 0-100 N/E or N /A N/E or N /A
III PHYSICAL DATA
Decomposes at 500 oC 20 oC
Boiling Point: Freezing Point:
3.11 g/cc N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapo r Density:
N/A Very soluble
Vapor Pressure: Solubility:
Red-brown black crystal powder 60%
Appearance and Odor: % V olatiles by Weight:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: Non-flam ma ble
Flam mab le Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials and type of fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters must wear full face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective clothing
to preve nt contac t with skin an d eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of Cl2, RuO 4 upon decomposition.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Over Expo sure:
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties of ruthenium chloride have not been
thoroughly investigated and reported.
Chloride s vary widely. So dium chloride (table salt) h as very low toxicity, wh ile carb ony l chloride (p hosgen e) is lethal in
small doses (Sax, Dang erous Properties of Industrial Materials, eighth edition).
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Contact poison control center.
INGESTION: Contact poison control center.
SK IN: Flush w ith soap an d wa ter for 15 m inutes.
EYE: Flush w ith water, includ ing un der eyelid, for at least 15 m inutes.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: No data
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Iron carbonyl, zinc, magnesium, aluminum.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Cl2, RuO 4
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken If Spilled or Released: Sweep or vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA ) air filter
and place in an airtight plastic co ntainer. Take ca re no t to raise d ust.
Waste Disposal Method: Ship to precious m etal refiner or disp ose of in ac cordance w ith Federal, State and L ocal regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator
Ventilation: Use local exhaust to maintain concentration at low levels. General exhaust is recommended.
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye/Face Protection: Safety goggles
Other Protective Equipment: Normal 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 M SDS b efore
using.
Wo rk Practices: Imp lem ent en gineering and wo rk practice controls to re duc e and ma intain c onc entration o f exp osure at low levels.
Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating and
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 age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S. Dierks
Date: January 1999
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