SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Iridium black (99.9%-Ir)
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Product Number:
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515
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CAS Registry Number:
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7439-88-5
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Formula:
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Ir
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EINECS Number:
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231-095-9
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Chemical Family:
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metal or element
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Synonym:
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none
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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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7439-88-5
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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 intention immediately. Keep victim calm. Give 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. Handle fine powders in a well-ventilated area.
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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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Fine dust may become airborne during handling. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
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Respirator:
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If handling fine dust and ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator 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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air and moisture stable
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Hazardous Polymerization:
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no hazardous polymerization
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Conditions to Avoid:
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If used as a catalyst, keep spent catalyst away from combustibles. They could ignite.
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Incompatibility:
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Oxidizing agents and halogens
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Decomposition Products:
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none
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SECTION 8: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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No information available in the RTECS files.
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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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Metal Powder, Flammable, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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4.1
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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III
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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UN# 3089
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Metal Powder, Flammable, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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4.1
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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III
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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UN# 3089
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SECTION 12: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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Listed in the TSCA inventory
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SARA (Title 313):
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Title compound not listed
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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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