SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Rhodium (III) iodide (99.9+%-Rh)
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Product Number:
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305
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CAS Registry Number:
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15492-38-3
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Formula:
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RhI3
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EINECS Number:
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239-521-5
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Chemical Family:
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metal halide
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Synonym:
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Rhodium triiodide
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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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15492-38-3
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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: Fire Fighting Measures
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Flash Point:
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not applicable
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Autoignition Temperature:
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none
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Explosion Limits:
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none
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Extinguishing Medium:
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none required
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
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No special fire fighting procedures required.
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Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:
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none
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Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
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No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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SECTION 5: Accidental Release Measures
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Spill and Leak Procedures:
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To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up.
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SECTION 6: Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage:
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Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
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SECTION 7: 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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective 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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If in form of 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 8: 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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contact with moisture
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Incompatibility:
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halogens, hydrogen peroxide, chlorates and hypochlorites and active metals
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Decomposition Products:
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none
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SECTION 9: 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
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Mutagenic Effects:
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no data
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Tetratogenic Effects:
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no data
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SECTION 10: Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
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No information available
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SECTION 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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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