| CAS Number: | 13768-11-1 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011326 |
| Molecular Formula: | HO4Re |
| Molecular Weight: | 251.26 |
| Chemical Formula: | HReO4 |
| Color and Form: | colorless liq. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Perrhenic acid, aqueous solution (50-54% Re) (99.99%-Re)PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 93-7501 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 13768-11-1 |
| Formula: | HReO4 |
| EINECS Number: | 237-380-4 |
| Chemical Family: | Acid Metallate |
| Synonym: | Hydrogen tetraoxorhenate (VII) |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 13768-11-1 | 76 | no data | no data |
| Water | 7732-18-5 | 24 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Material is strongly acidic and a mild oxidizer. Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Corrosive to the eyes and causes burns |
| Skin Contact: | Corrosive to the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Causes burns to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | May cause gastrointestinal tract burns |
| Acute Health Effects: | Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion causes burns to the gastrointestinal 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: | no data |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, firefighters should be equipped with 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 irritating rhenium oxide fumes. |
| 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 sodium carbonate or vermiculite and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store the material in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture. |
| 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. |
| Ventilation: | This product should be handled in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory 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: | colorless liquid |
| Molecular Weight: | 251.26 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | material is a water solution |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization. |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with reducing agents. |
| Incompatibility: | strong bases and active metals and reducing agents |
| Decomposition Products: | rhenium oxide |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No information available in RTECS. |
| 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): | Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 3264 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 3264 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound regulated under section 313 |
| Second Ingredient: | not listed |
| 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: | 1/21/2003 |
| Revision Date: | 12/19/2011 |