SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Ruthenium (III) chloride hydrate (40-43% Ru) (99.9%-Ru)
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Product Number:
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403
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CAS Registry Number:
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14898-67-0
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Formula:
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RuCl3.xH2O
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EINECS Number:
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233-167-5
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Chemical Family:
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metal halide
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Synonym:
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Ruthenium trichloride
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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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14898-67-0
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100
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no data
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no data
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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 material in a tightly sealed bottle. If possible, handle material in an efficient fume hood.
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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 gloves and clothing.
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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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No respirator is required when handling this material unless large volumes are handled in a poorly ventilated area.
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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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none
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Conditions to Avoid:
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material may absorb water from the atmosphere on prolonged exposure.
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Incompatibility:
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strong reducing agents.
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Decomposition Products:
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hydrogen chloride and chlorine
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SECTION 8: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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For ruthenium chloride (anhydrous): Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 360mg/kg.
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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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Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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8
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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II
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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UN# 1759
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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8
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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II
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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UN# 1759
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SECTION 12: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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listed in the TSCA inventory as RuCl3 (CAS# 10049-08-8)
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SARA (Title 313):
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not regulated by 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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