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CAS Number: 16920-56-2
Product Catalog
77-6500
Potassium › Potassium hexachloroiridate(IV), 99%| CAS Number: | 16920-56-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011369 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl6IrK2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 483.12 |
| Chemical Formula: | K2IrCl6 |
| Color and Form: | black pwdr. |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
Physical Characteristics: melting point dec., density 3.546
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Potassium hexachloroiridate (IV), 99% |
| Product Number: | 77-6500 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 16920-56-2 |
| Formula: | K2IrCl6 |
| EINECS Number: | 240-976-7 |
| Chemical Family: | halometallate salt |
| Synonym: | Dipotassium iridium hexachloride |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 16920-56-2 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Causes mild irritation to the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes slight irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| 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: | 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 chlorine gas. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| 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 | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store solid in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle under a dry atmosphere of air or nitrogen. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may degrade the product. |
| 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 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 | |
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| Color and Form: | black pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 483.12 |
| Melting Point: | dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.546 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with moisture |
| Incompatibility: | active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | potassium chloride, chlorine, iridium metal, iridium chloride. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No information available in the RTECS files. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information 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: | 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: | 1/02/2004 |
| Revision Date: | 7/29/2011 |
