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CAS Number: 20765-98-4
45-1880
Rhodium › Rhodium(III) chloride hydrate (38-41% Rh)| CAS Number: | 20765-98-4 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149839 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl3Rh |
| Molecular Weight: | 209.28 |
| Chemical Formula: | RhCl3·XH2O |
| Color and Form: | dark red pwdr. |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Rhodium (III) chloride hydrate(38-41% Rh) |
| Product Number: | 45-1880 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 20765-98-4 |
| Formula: | RhCl3.xH2O |
| EINECS Number: | 233-165-4 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Rhodium trichloride hydrate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 20765-98-4 | 100 | 0.01mg/m3 (as Rh) | 0.001mg/m3 (as Rh) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion |
| 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: | Harmful if swallowed. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed. |
| 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: | none |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a 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 fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Non-flammable solid. 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. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. |
| 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: | If possible, handle the material 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: | dark red powder |
| Molecular Weight: | 209.28 |
| Melting Point: | 450°C dec. |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| 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 |
| Decomposition Products: | hydrogen chloride and rhodium salts. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | For rhodium chloride anhydrous (CAS# 10049-07-7): Oral (rat); LD50: 1302 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 280 mg/kg. Intravenous (rat); LD50: 198 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD10: 879 mg/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LD50: 215 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); TDLo: 940 mg/kg/66W-C. Intratesticular (rat); TDLo: 16741 ug/kg. Bacteria-Bacillus subtilis; DNA repair: 5 nmol/L. |
| 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 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 as RhCl3 (CAS# 10049-07-7) |
| SARA (Title 313): | not reportable under SARA Title (313) |
| 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: | 11/28/1999 |
| Revision Date: | 4/07/2011 |
