SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Rhodium (III) chloride hydrate(38-41% Rh)
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Product Number:
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303
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CAS Registry Number:
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20765-98-4
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Formula:
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RhCl3.xH2O
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EINECS Number:
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233-165-4
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Chemical Family:
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metal halide
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Synonym:
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Rhodium trichloride hydrate
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SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient
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CAS Number
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Percent
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ACGIH (TWA)
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OSHA (PEL)
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Title Compound
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20765-98-4
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100
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0.01mg/m3 (as Rh)
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0.001mg/m3 (as Rh)
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SECTION 3: First Aid Measures
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Eye Exposure:
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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.
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Skin Exposure:
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Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
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Inhalation:
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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.
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Ingestion:
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Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
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SECTION 4: Accidental Release Measures
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Spill and Leak Procedures:
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Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
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SECTION 5: Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage:
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Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Material is hygroscopic and may pick up moisture from prolonged exposure to the atmosphere.
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SECTION 6: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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Eye Protection:
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Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
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Skin Protection:
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Wear protective clothing and gloves.
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Ventilation:
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If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
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Respirator:
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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.
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Additional Protection:
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No additional protection required.
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SECTION 7: Stability and Reactivity
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Stability:
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hygroscopic
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Hazardous Polymerization:
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no hazardous polymerization
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Conditions to Avoid:
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none
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Incompatibility:
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active metals
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Decomposition Products:
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hydrogen chloride and rhodium salts.
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SECTION 8: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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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.
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Carcinogenic Effects:
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No data available
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Mutagenic Effects:
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No data available
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Tetratogenic Effects:
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No data available
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SECTION 9: Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
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No information available
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SECTION 10: Disposal Considerations
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Disposal:
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Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION 11: Transportation
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Shipping Name (CFR):
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Non-hazardous
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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NA
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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NA
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Non-hazardous
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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NA
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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NA
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SECTION 12: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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listed in the TSCA inventory as RhCl3 (CAS# 10049-07-7)
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SARA (Title 313):
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not reportable under SARA Title (313)
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Second Ingredient:
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none
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Third Ingredient:
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none
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