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                                  MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                                                                     5097

                                           RUBIDIUM NITRATE



CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS                                                  DOT CLASS     SARA TITLE 313

Rubidium Nitrate                                                          5.1/III       No

                                                                          TSCA listed - Yes



FORMULA                              REPORTABLE QUANTITY                  F.W.          CAS#

RbNO 3                                       N/A                          147.48        13126-12-0



PHYSICAL DATA

Density 3.11; Melting point 310°C; Soluble in water.



APPEARANCE & ODOR

White crystalline powder.     Odorless.



REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Stable. Incompatible with reducing agents. Keep away from flammable and combustible materials.



FIRE HAZARDS

Oxidizing. May cause fire with easily oxidized materials. Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 1-0-1.



EXTINGUISHER                                                              FLASHPOINT    LEL   UEL

Water Spray                                                               N/A           N/A   N/A



HEALTH HAZARDS

May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not established. May

be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. LD 50 (oral-rat) 4625 mg/kg. Target organs central nervous

system and blood. The chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been fully

investigated. No evidence of carcinogenicity.



SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Store away from flammables. Wear goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Use good ventilation

or suitable respirator if dust is raised.



FIRST AID

Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention.

If swallowed, give water or milk to drink and get medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh

air, get medical attention if discomfort develops.



SPILLS & LEAKS

Sweep spill.   Wash up with water.      Disposal of small amounts to sanitary drain. Check local

regulations.





CATALOG #                                                       PREPARED BY                   DATE

5097                                                                MDM                 November 20, 2006



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