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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
| MSDS Name: |
Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride
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| Catalog Numbers: |
36334-0000, 36334-0010
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| Synonyms: |
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| Company Identification:
| Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
| | Company Identification: (USA) | Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
| | For information in the US, call:
| 800-ACROS-01 |
| For information in Europe, call: | +32 14 57 52 11 |
| Emergency Number, Europe: | +32 14 57 52 99 |
| Emergency Number US: | 201-796-7100 |
| CHEMTREC Phone Number, US:
| 800-424-9300 |
| CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe:
| 703-527-3887 |
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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Chemical Name: |
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EINECS# |
| 14282-91-8 |
Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride |
98% |
238-176-8 |
| Hazard Symbols: |
XN
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| Risk Phrases: |
20/21/22 36/37/38
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
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Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
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Potential Health Effects |
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Eye: |
Causes eye irritation.
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Skin: |
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
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Ingestion: |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
May cause headache, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness.
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Inhalation: |
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
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Chronic: |
No information found.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures |
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Eyes: |
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
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Skin: |
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
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Ingestion: |
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
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Inhalation: |
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
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Notes to Physician: |
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures |
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General Information: |
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. This chemical poses an explosion hazard. This
material may become self-reactive and possibly explosive.
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Extinguishing Media: |
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures |
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General Information: |
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
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Spills/Leaks: |
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage |
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Handling: |
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
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Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store
in a tightly closed container. Keep refrigerated. (Store below
4°C/39°F.) Store under an inert atmosphere.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection |
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Engineering Controls:
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Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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Exposure Limits |
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| Personal Protective Equipment
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Eyes: |
Wear chemical splash goggles.
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Skin: |
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
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Clothing: |
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
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Respirators: |
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Physical State: | Crystalline powder |
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Color: | off-white
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Odor: | Not available |
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pH: | Not available |
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Vapor Pressure: | Not available |
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Viscosity: | Not available |
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Boiling Point: | Not available |
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Freezing/Melting Point: | Not available |
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Autoignition Temperature: | Not available |
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Flash Point: | Not available |
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Explosion Limits: Lower: | Not available |
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Explosion Limits: Upper: | Not available |
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Decomposition Temperature: | Not available |
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Solubility in water: | Soluble |
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Specific Gravity/Density: | |
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Molecular Formula: | H18Cl3N6Ru |
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Molecular Weight: | 309.61 |
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity |
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Chemical Stability: |
Air sensitive. Moisture sensitive.
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Conditions to Avoid: |
Incompatible materials, exposure to air, exposure to moist air or
water.
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials |
Strong oxidizing agents, active metals.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products |
Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, chloride fumes, ruthenium oxide.
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Hazardous Polymerization |
Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information |
| RTECS#: |
CAS# 14282-91-8: VM2651530
| | LD50/LC50: |
RTECS: Not available.
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Carcinogenicity: |
Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride -
Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
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Other: |
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See
actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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Section 12 - Ecological Information |
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Other: |
Do not empty into drains.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations |
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Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
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Section 14 - Transport Information |
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| Shipping Name:
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Not regulated.
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Not regulated.
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Not regulated.
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information |
| European/International Regulations |
| European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives |
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Hazard Symbols: XN
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Risk Phrases: |
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R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
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R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
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| Safety Phrases: |
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S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
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TSCA |
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CAS# 14282-91-8 is not listed on the TSCA Inventory. It is for
research and development use only.
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Section 16 - Other Information |
| MSDS Creation Date: |
9/17/2001 |
| Revision #1 Date |
7/04/2007 |
| Revisions were made in Sections: |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, |
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