RU3892 Platinum Ruthenium Foil (Pt-Ru Foil)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Platinum Ruthenium Foil

CAS #: 172515-31-0

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS02 Flame

Flam. Sol. 1 H228 Flammable solid.

Hazards not otherwise classified No data available

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.

WHMIS classificationB4 - Flammable solid

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

1

3

1

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 3

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Mixtures

Dangerous components:

7440-18-8 Ruthenium Flam. Sol. 2, H228 50.0%

Additional information None known.

Non-Hazardous Ingredients

7440-06-4 Platinum 50.0%

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Platinum oxide

Ruthenium oxide

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Keep away from ignition sources

Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water

courses.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup: Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards: Keep away from ignition sources.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions 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: Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.

Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s) No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/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.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

7440-06-4 Platinum (50.0%)PEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.002 mg/m

3

soluble salts, as Pt

REL (USA) Long-term value: 1* 0.002** mg/m

3

*Metal **soluble salts, as Pt

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 1* 0.002** mg/m

3

*metal **soluble salts, as Pt

EL (Canada) Long-term value: 1* 0.002** mg/m

3

*metal;**soluble salts (as Pt): S

EV (Canada) Long-term value: 1* 0.002** mg/m

3

*metal;**water-soluble compounds (as Pt)

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Various forms

Odor: No data available

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: No data available

Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) Highly flammable.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: Product is not selfigniting.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density: No data available

Relative density No data available.

Vapor density N/A

Evaporation rate N/ASolubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Solvent content:

Organic solvents: 0.0 %

Solids content: 100.0 %

Other information No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No data available

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored

according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Conditions to avoid No data available

Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Platinum oxide

Ruthenium oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity

data for components in this product.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for components in this product.

No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC,

NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No data available

Persistence and degradability No data available

Bioaccumulative potential No data available

Mobility in soil No data available

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage

systems.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

Other adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA UN3089

UN proper shipping name

DOT Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. (Ruthenium powder)

IMDG, IATA METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Ruthenium powder)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.

Label 4.1

Class 4.1 (F3) Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised

explosives

Label 4.1

IMDG, IATA

Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.

Label 4.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA II

Environmental hazards:

Marine pollutant (IMDG): No

Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid

desensitised

explosives

EMS Number: F-G,S-G

Segregation groups Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds),

powdered

metals

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/ATransport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

UN "Model Regulation": UN3089, Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. (Ruthenium powder), 4.1, II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS02

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

None of the ingredients are listed.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

None of the ingredients are listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

None of the ingredients are listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

None of the ingredients are listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

None of the ingredients are listed.

Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

None of the ingredients are listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the

market and use must be observed.

None of the ingredients is listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

None of the ingredients is listed.

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Theinformation in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.