Product ID:AA264,RHODIUM AA STANDARD
MSDS Date:10/13/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004677
MSDS Number: BYSLR

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.

14422 S. SAN PEDRO ST
GARDENA, CA 90248
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

RHODIUM

CAS: 7440-16-6

RTECS: VI9069000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

MURIATIC ACID, (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 93.9%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 RAT: >5000 PPM (CALC. VALUE OF MIX)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND EYES.
INHALATION OF SPRAY MIST MAY PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON INGESTION AND INHALATION.
CHRONIC: PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE.
PRODUCT IS TOXICTO LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES.MAY RESULT IN CHRONIC
EYE AND SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
MOUTH AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE COUGHING, CHOKING, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH. INFLAMMATION OF EYES IS CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS,
WATERING, ITCHING. SKIN IN FLAMMATION IS CHARACTERIZED BY
ITCHING,SCALING, REDDENING, BLISTERING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. DO NOT USE EYE OINTMENT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. PLACE VICTIM UNDER SHOWER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, G ET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING AS NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER/MILK.GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN
MANUFACTURER'S DATABASE REGARDING THE PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLOSION
IN THE PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: DILUTE WITH WATER, MOP UP OR
ABSORB WITH INERT DRY MATERIAL. PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: STOP LEAK. ABSORB WITH DRY INERT MATERIAL.
PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, CO NFINED AREAS. DIKE IF NEEDED. GET
DISPOSAL HELP.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE WITH DILUTE SOLUTION OF SODIUM
CARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY. DO NOT INGEST,
BREATH GAS, FUMES, VAPOR, OR SPRAY. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES AS
METALS,ALKALIS,MOISTURE.AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:MAY CORRODE METALLIC SURFACES. STORE IN METALLIC OR
COATED FIBREBOARD DRUM USING A STRONG POLYETHYLENE INNER PACKAGE.
STORE CORROSIVE MATERIALS IN A SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR
ROOM. NEVER ADD WATER TO THIS PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE MASH/NIOSH APPROVED VAPOR
RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT WHEN VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE. IN CASE
OF LARGE SPILLS WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO AVOID
INHALATION OF PRODUCT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS
TO KEEP AIRBORNE VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RESPECTIVE TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:ENSURE THAT EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER IS PROXIMAL TO WORK-STATION LOCATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SUGGESTED CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT; CONSULT SPECIALIST BEFORE
HANDLING PRODUCT. PRODUCT IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE IN PRESENCE OF
ALUMINUM, ZINC, COPPER. SLIGHTLY CORROSIVE TO CORROSIVE IN PRESENCE
O F STEEL. VERY SLIGHTLY CORROSIVE IN PRESENCE OF STAINLESS STEEL
(304), STAINLESS STEEL (316). NON-CORROSIVE TO GLASS.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:17.535
Vapor Density:0.62
Spec Gravity:1.01
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID. ODOR NOT AVAILABLE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXTREMELY REACTIVE WITH ALKALIS. HIGHLY REACTIVE WITH METALS. HIGHLY
CORROSIVE. INCOMPATIBLE WITH COPPER ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER ESPECIALLY
WHEN WATER IS ADDED TO THE PRODUCT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE.

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