Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

acc. to OSHA and ANSI

Printing date 05/30/2000

Reviewed on 05/05/2000

1 Identification of substance: Product details: Trade name: Palladium sponge Stock number: 42431 Manufacturer/Supplier: Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc. 30 Bond Street Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Emergency Phone: [phone] CHEMTREC: [phone] Web Site: www.alfa.com Information department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department Emergency information: During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department. After normal hours call Chemtrec at [phone].

2 Composition/Data on components: Chemical characterization: Description: (CAS#) Palladium (CAS# 7440-05-3), 100% Identification number(s): EINECS Number: 231-115-6

3 Hazards identification Hazard description: Xi Irritant F Highly flammable Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 11 Highly flammable. R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

4 First aid measures After inhalation Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice. After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

5 Fire fighting measures Suitable extinguishing agents Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water. For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

6 Accidental release measures Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation Keep away from ignition sources Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from ignition sources. Additional information: See Section 7 for information on safe handling See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and storage Handling Information for safe handling: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace. Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources away. Protect against electrostatic charges. Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture. Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials. Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute. Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required. Additional information: No data Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Protection of hands: Impervious gloves Eye protection: Safety glasses Tightly sealed goggles Full face protection Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties: Form: Powder Color: Dark Odor: Odorless Value/Range Unit Method Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: 1552 ° C Boiling point/Boiling range: 2900 ° C Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined Flash point: Not applicable Flammability (solid, gaseous) Highly flammable. Ignition temperature: Not determined Decomposition temperature: Not determined Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined Vapor pressure: Not determined Density: at 20 ° C 12.02 g/cm3 Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble

10 Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications. Materials to be avoided: Bases Acids Oxidizing agents Dangerous reactions Reacts with oxidizing agents Dangerous products of decomposition: Metal oxide fume

11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: Primary irritant effect: on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. on the eye: Irritating effect. Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Subacute to chronic toxicity: Palladium has caused bone marrow, liver and kidney damage in experimental animals. Other animal experiments indicate that it may interfere with the use of energy by nerves and muscles, induce lung malfunctions and produce abnormal fetuses. Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known. No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

12 Ecological information: General notes: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

13 Disposal considerations Product: Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information DOT regulations: Hazard class: 4.1 Identification number: UN3089 Packing group: III Poison inhalation hazard: No Proper shipping name (technical name): Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s., palladium sponge (CAS# 7440-05-3) Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID class: 4.1 Flammable solids Item: 13c Danger code (Kemler): 40 UN-Number: 3089 Description of goods: Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s., palladium sponge (CAS# 7440-05-3) Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: 4.1 UN Number: 3089 Packaging group: III Proper shipping name: Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s., palladium sponge (CAS# 7440-05-3) Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: 4.1 UN/ID Number: 3089 Packaging group: III Proper shipping name: Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s., palladium sponge (CAS# 7440-05-3)

15 Regulations Product related hazard informations: Hazard symbols: Xi Irritant F Highly flammable Risk phrases: 11 Highly flammable. 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Safety phrases: 7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 36 Wear suitable protective clothing. National regulations All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory. Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

16 Other information: Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user. Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety and Environmental Department. Contact: Darrell R. Sanders