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CAS Number: 14404-33-2
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93-1987
Ruthenium › Potassium pentachlororuthenate(III) hydrate
CAS Number: 14404-33-2
MDL Number: MFCD00011524
Molecular Formula: Cl5K2Ru
Molecular Weight: 356.53
Chemical Formula: K2RuCl5·XH2O
Color and Form: brown pwdr.
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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Potassium pentachlororuthenate(III) hydrate
Product Number: 93-1987
CAS Registry Number: 14404-33-2
Formula: K2RuCl5.XH2O
EINECS Number: 238-374-4
Chemical Family: halometallate salt
Synonym: Dipotassium ruthenium pentachloride, hydrate
SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14404-33-2 100 no data no data
SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: No notable hazards reported for this material. Unrecognized hazards may be present. Dust may be irritating to the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: May be a mild irritant to the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause 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: May be 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
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: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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: brown pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 356.53
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: Active metals
Decomposition Products: potassium chloride, ruthenium oxychlorides, water, hydrochloric acid.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
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
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: Not 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: 6/11/2001
Revision Date: 7/28/2011

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