tripotassium,rhodium,hexanitrite

Synonym:Rhodate(3-), hexakis(nitrito-N)-, tripotassium

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound17712-66-2100%1 mg/m3 (as Rh)0.1 mg/m3 (as Rh)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Acute Health Affects:May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
The toxicological properties of this compound have not been thoroughly investigated. Unrecognized hazards
Chronic Health Affects:
may be present.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Inhalation:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Ingestion:
irritation persists.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic and metal oxide fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:yellow pwdr.
Molecular Weight:496.24
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:soluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:reducing agents, active metals, and halogens
Decomposition Products:nitrogen oxides, potassium and rhodium salts

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects:No data
Mutagenic Effects:No data
Tetratogenic Effects:No data

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):NA
UN ID Number (CFR):NA
Shipping Name (IATA):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):NA
UN ID Number (IATA):NA

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:None

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A