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02-0590

Ammonium › Ammonium hexachlororhodate(III) monohydrate (99.995%-Rh) PURATREM

Stability: hygroscopic

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Ammonium hexachlororhodate (III) monohydrate (99.995%-Rh) PURATREM
Product Number:	02-0590
CAS Registry Number:	15336-18-2
Formula:	(NH4)3RhCl6.H2O
EINECS Number:	239-364-2
Chemical Family:	halometallate salts
Synonym:	Ammonium hexachlororhodate, Triammonium hexachlororhodate

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	15336-18-2	100	0.01mg/m3	0.01mg/m3

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Irritating to skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust may lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. May cause heritable genetic damage.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Ingestion
Eye Contact:	Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:	Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:	Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion:	No information on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Effects:	Irritating to skin and eyes. May be irritating to he nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Effects:	No information available on long-term chronic effects. May cause heritable genetic damage.
NTP:	No
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure:	Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure:	Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
Inhalation:	Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion:	Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:	not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:	none
Explosion Limits:	none
Extinguishing Medium:	none required
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic chlorine and hydrochloric acid fumes.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store material in a tightly sealed bottle. If possible, handle material in an efficient fume hood.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:	Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:	Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation:	Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator:	If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection:	No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	red xtl.
Molecular Weight:	369.74 (387.76)
Melting Point:	no data
Boiling Point:	no data
Vapor Pressure:	not applicable
Specific Gravity:	no data
Odor:	none
Solubility in Water:	soluble

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	material may absorb water from the atmosphere.
Incompatibility:	oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products:	hydrogen chloride, chlorine, oxides of nitrogen, and metal or metal oxides.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	Mutation test system - not otherwise specified; Bacteria - Escherichia coli: 200 umol/L.
Carcinogenic Effects:	No data available
Mutagenic Effects:	Mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects:	No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):	Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Packaging Group (CFR):	NA
UN ID Number (CFR):	NA
Shipping Name (IATA):	Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	NA
UN ID Number (IATA):	NA

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):	Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:	none
Third Ingredient:	none

SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer:	The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date:	3/20/2001
Revision Date:	12/15/2004