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CAS Number: 39373-27-8
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45-1866
Rhodium › Rhodium(III) oxide pentahydrate, 99%| CAS Number: | 39373-27-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149843 |
| Molecular Formula: | O3Rh2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 253.81 (343.89) |
| Chemical Formula: | Rh2O3·5H2O |
| Color and Form: | yellow pwdr. |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point dec.
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Rhodium (III) oxide pentahydrate, 99% |
| Product Number: | 45-1866 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 39373-27-8 |
| Formula: | Rh2O3.5H2O |
| EINECS Number: | none |
| Chemical Family: | metal oxide |
| Synonym: | dirhodium trioxide, pentahydrate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 39373-27-8 | 100 | 1mg/m3 (as Rh | 0.1mg/m3 (as Rh |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | May be irritating to skin and eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | May be a mild to severe irritant to the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Do not breath dust. Inhalation of powder may lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No information available on the effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | May be irritating to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Do not breath dust. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on health effects of prolonged or repeated exposure. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| 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 | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None. Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | No hazardous combustion or decomposition products. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. Handle fine powders in a well-ventilated area. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| 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 or contain a fine dust that may become airborne during handling. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If handling material in the form of a 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 | |
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| Color and Form: | yellow pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 253.81 (343.89) |
| Melting Point: | dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable solid |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | active metals, and phosphorous |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| 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 | |
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| Ecological Information: | No data available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| 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 | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| 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: | 10/24/2011 |
