MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Rhodium Powder
Product
-325 Mesh
Name

NFPA HMIS
HEALTH 2
3
FLAMMABILITY 3
2 0
REACTIVITY 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION G

1. Product And Company Identification

Supplier Manufacturer
DF Goldsmith Chemical and Metal DF Goldsmith Chemical and Metal
909 Pitner Avenue 909 Pitner Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202, USA Evanston, IL 60202, USA

Telephone Number: 847-869-7800 Telephone Number: 847-869-7800

FAX Number: 847-869-2531 FAX Number: 847-869-2531
E-mail: goldchem@aol.com E-mail: goldchem@aol.com
Web Site: www.dfgoldsmith.com Web Site: www.dfgoldsmith.com
Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
Chemtrac: 800-424-9300 Chemtrac: 800-424-9300
Issue Date: 11/15/2007
Product Name: Rhodium Powder -325 Mesh
Chemical Name: Rhodium Powder
CAS Number: 7440-16-6
Chemical Family: metal or element
Chemical Formula: Rh
MSDS Number: 45-009
Product Code: 45-009

2. Composition/Information On Ingredients

Ingredient CAS Percent Of

Name Number Total Weight

Rhodium Powder 7440-16-6 99.8 - 100

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Flammable. Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Hazards Identification (Pictograms)

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3. Hazards Identification

Primary Routes(s) Of Entry

Eye: Likely
Skin: Likely
Ingestion: Likely
Inhalation: Likely
Eye Hazards
Irritation.
Skin Hazards
Irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion Hazards
May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation Hazards
May be harmful if inhaled. Irritating to the upper respiratory system and mucous membranes.
Conditions Aggravated By Overexposure

4. First Aid Measures

Eye
Flush for 15 minutes with copious amounts of water. If discomfort occurs or persists, contact a physician immediately.
Skin
Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. If discomfort occurs or persists, contact a physician
immediately. Remove contaminate clothing and shoes, and wash before use.
Ingestion
If swallowed, wash mouth out with water provided the person is conscious. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Contact a physician immediately.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air immediately. If victim is not breathing provide artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult provide
oxygen. Contact a physician immediately.

Fire Fighting (Pictograms)

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: NA °C
Autoignition Point: NA °C
Flammability Class: NA
Fire And Explosion Hazards
Use proper safety equipment. Material is capable of creating a dust explosion. Flammable solid. Emits toxic fumes
under fire conditions.

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5. Fire Fighting Measures (cont.)

Extinguishing Media
Dry Chemical powder
Fire Fighting Instructions
Use NIOSH/ANSI approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Sweep or soak up and place in sealed container for reclamation or disposal, taking care to avoid dusting. Person
protected with full face shield and NIOSH approved respirator and cartridge for dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site
after pick-up is complete.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling Precautions
Do not breath dust, and avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Storage Precautions
Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
Work/Hygienic Practices
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Protective Clothing (Pictograms)

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: Required in handling area
Mechanical: Desirable to insure concentration of material below TLV/TWA levels
Other: Closed Ventilation system - Dust (Laboratory Fume hood)
Eye/Face Protection
ANSI approved safety glasses/goggles
Skin Protection
Rubber/Neoprene (use compatible chemical-resistant gloves).
Respiratory Protection
NIOSH approved chemical cartridge respiratory for particulates and acid gas or self-contained breathing apparatus
with full face shield.
Other/General Protection
Lab coat/apron, flame and chemical resistant protective clothing, eye wash, safety shower, and hygiene facilities for
washing.
Ingredient(s) - Exposure Limits
Rhodium Powder
ACGIH (TWA) 1mg/m3 (as Rh) and OSHA (PEL) 0.1mg/m3 as Rh-insoluble)

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9. Physical And Chemical Properties

Appearance
Light gray powder
Odor
none

Chemical Type: Pure

Physical State: Solid
Melting Point: NA °C
Boiling Point: 6014.4 °F 3727 °C
Specific Gravity: 12.41
Molecular Weight: Rh 102.91
Solubility: Insoluble

10. Stability And Reactivity

Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: No polymerization
Conditions To Avoid (Stability)
None
Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents, halogens, chlorine trifluoride, oxygen difluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None
Conditions To Avoid (Polymerization)
None

11. Toxicological Information

Chronic/Carcinogenicity
This product contains a component that is not classifiable as to it’s carcinogenicity based on it’s IARC, ACGIH,
NTP, or EPA classification.

ACGIH Carcinogen List

Rating: A4

To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological effects have not been thoroughly investigated.

12. Ecological Information

No Data Available...

13. Disposal Considerations

Consult Federal EPA, State and local regulations for proper disposal/recycle/reclamation

NOTE: Chemical additions, processing, or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management
information presented above incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate.

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14. Transport Information

Proper Shipping Name

Metal Powder, Flammable, N.O.S.
Hazard Class
4.1
DOT Identification Number
3089
DOT Shipping Label
Flammable solid
Packaging Requirements
II
Additional Shipping Paper Description
IATA: Same as DOT. Always consult IATA regulations before shipping.

DOT (Pictograms)

15. Regulatory Information

U.S. Regulatory Information

TSCA listed.
Canadian Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
European Union (EU) Regulatory Information
Symbol of Danger: F Xi
Indication of Danger: Highly Flammable. Irritant
R: 11 s of ignition - no smoking. Do not breathe dust and avoid contact with skin and eyes.

DSCL - Europe (Pictograms)

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16. Other Information

NFPA Rating
Health: 2
Fire: 3
Reactivity: 0
HMIS Rating
Health: 2
Fire: 3
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: G
Revision/Preparer Information
MSDS Preparer: DF Goldsmith Chemical and Metal
MSDS Preparer Phone Number: 847-869-7800
This MSDS Supersedes A Previous MSDS Dated: 03/15/1998

Disclaimer

In compliance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 C.F.R 1910.1200, we are providing you with a
Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the hazardous material you are purchasing.
It is your responsibility to educate your employees on the safe use of the hazardous material. With this in mind, a copy
should be forwarded to the supervisor of the user or to the user themselves, and copy should be retained in your files
for future reference.
DF Goldsmith Chemical and Metal makes no presentation as to the accuracy of the information in the MSDS. The
information is believed to be correct; however, you (the customer), should perform your own investigation and
independent verification. If you resell the product, you are responsible to forward the information in the MSDS to your
customer.

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