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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I            PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name:      Ammonium Hexachlororuthenate IV                                          Formula:            (NH₄)₂RuCl₆

II           HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

%:         100                                                                                                             TLV (Units):      1.0 mg/m³

III         PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point:                   Decomposes                                                                  Melting Point:                  Decomposes

Specific Gravity:              N/A                                                                               Solubility in Water:         N/A

Appearance and Odor:    Red-brown crystalline powder, odor of chlorine.

IV         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: Not flammable

Extinguishing Media: CO₂, foam, dry chemical.

Special Firefighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of Cl₂, NO_x, RuO₄ on decomposition

V           HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Effects of Over Exposure: Decomposition products can be hazardous, skin irritation, ocular disturbances, respiratory problems.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

INHALATION: Remove patient from area of exposure to fresh air.

INGESTION: Contact poison control center/physician.

SKIN: Flush with soap and water for 15 minutes.

EYES: Flush with eye bath.

VI         REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable

Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat.

Incompatible Materials: Oxidizers, acids, alkalies.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: RuO₄, NO_x, Cl₂

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

VII        SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Sweep up and place in airtight plastic container.

Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.

VIII      SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved.

Ventilation: Fume hood

Protective Gloves: Rubber for all contact

Eye Protection: Goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Normal labwear.

IX         SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to Be Taken in Storage and Handling: Store in cool dry place, keep tightly sealed when not in use, read MSDS before using.

Labeling: In compliance with OSHA and NFPA requirements.

              The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

Issued By:           Steve Dierks

Date:                    November 1994