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CAS Number: 18902-42-6
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44-3815
Ruthenium › Ruthenium(III) nitrosyl chloride monohydrate, 99%
CAS Number: 18902-42-6
MDL Number: MFCD00150427
Molecular Formula: Cl3NORu
Molecular Weight: 237.44 (255.46)
Chemical Formula: Ru(NO)Cl3·H2O
Color and Form: red xtl.
Note:  

Stability: hygroscopic

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Ruthenium (III) nitrosyl chloride monohydrate, 99%
Product Number: 44-3815
CAS Registry Number: 18902-42-6
Formula: Ru(NO)Cl3.H2O
EINECS Number: 242-651-5
Chemical Family: halometallate salt
Synonym: Ruthenium (III) chloride nitrosyl monohydrate, Ruthenium, trichloronitrosyl monohydrate.
SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 18902-42-6 100 no data no data
SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Acute Health Effects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Effects: The toxicological properties of this compound have not been thoroughly investigated. Unrecognized hazards may be present.
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. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Metal nitrates can be oxidizers. Contact with strong reducing agents could lead to fires and/or explosions.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
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 protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
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: 237.44 (255.46)
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: Very strong oxidizing agents such as nitric acid may produce toxic volatile ruthenium tetroxide.
Incompatibility: Active metals
Decomposition Products: potassium chloride, ruthenium oxychlorides, water, hydrochloric acid, nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
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): Not reportable under SARA 313.
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: 1/11/2002
Revision Date: 7/28/2011

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