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SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Platinum-Rhodium Alloy - sheet, foil, rod, wire Other: Platinum-Rh
Supplier: ESPI Metals 1050 Benson Way Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone: 800-638-2581 Fax: 541-488-8313 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour) Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified as hazardous GHS Label Elements: Signal Word: N/A Hazard Statements: N/A Precautionary Statements: N/A
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient: CAS#: %: EC#: Platinum 7440-06-4 60-95 231-116-1 Rhodium 7440-16-6 5-40 231-125-0
4 FIRST AID MEASURES General Measures: Under normal handling and use, exposure to solid forms of this material present few health hazards. Subsequent operations such as grinding, melting or welding may produce potentially hazardous dust or fumes which can be inhaled or come in contact with the skin or eyes. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention. INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information. Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media: Use Class D or other metal extinguishing agent. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May emit metal oxide fumes under fire conditions. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when necessary.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Sweep or scoop up. Place in properly labeled closed containers. Scrap can be collected for recycling. Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid creating dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust or fumes. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a sealed container. Store in a cool, dry area. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV: Platinum 1 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 Rhodium 0.1 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Respiratory Protection: If permissible levels are exceeded, use NIOSH approved dust respirator. Eye Protection: Safety glasses Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Form: Solid in various forms Color: Silver metallic Odor: Odorless Odor Threshold: Not determined pH: N/A Melting Point: No data Boiling Point: No data Flash Point: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A Flammability: N/A Upper Flammable Limit: No data Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data Vapor Density: N/A Relative Density (Specific Gravity): No data
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data Decomposition Temperature: No data Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: No data Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No information available. Conditions to Avoid: Dusting conditions. Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxide fume
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes. Product as shipped does not present an inhalation hazard; however subsequent operations may create dusts or fumes which could be inhaled. Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation.
Acute and Chronic Effects: Platinum: Platinum metal is considered inert. Rhodium: Rhodium metal is considered inert. Acute Toxicity: No data Carcinogenicity: No components of this alloy have been identified by NTP or IARC as carcinogenic. To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: No data Persistence and Degradability: No data Bioaccumulative Potential: No data Mobility in Soil: No data Other Adverse Effects: No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method: Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Shipping Regulations: Not regulated UN Number: N/A UN Proper Shipping Name: N/A Transport Hazard Class: N/A Packing Group: N/A Marine Pollutant: No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Listed: All components are listed. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): N/A Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): N/A HMIS Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Physical: 0 NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals Revised/Reviewed: January 2015 |