International Chemical Safety Cards

RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE, TRIHYDRATE ICSC: 0746
RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE, TRIHYDRATE
Rhodium chloride, trihydrate
Cl3Rh.3H2O
Molecular mass: 263.3
CAS # 13569-65-8
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION Cough.
Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.

SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.

INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
Separated from incompatible substances (see Chemical Dangers).
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0746 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE, TRIHYDRATE ICSC: 0746

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
RED DELIQUESCENT POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC # 0163). Reacts violently with iron pentacarbonyl and zinc causing explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 0.01 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1995-1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point (decomposes): 100°C
Relative density (water = 1): >1
 Solubility in water: very good
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
The name of rhodium chloride is often used both the hydrated and the anhydrous form. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0746 RHODIUM TRICHLORIDE, TRIHYDRATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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