NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Palladium chloride
CAS#:
7647-10-1
Synonym:
Palladium (II) Chloride
Chemical
Name: Palladium Chloride
Chemical
Formula: PdCl2
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Palladium
chloride
7647-10-1
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Palladium
chloride: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2704 mg/kg [Rat]. >1000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Section
3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer).
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged
exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact: Check for and
remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical
attention.
Skin
Contact: Wash with soap
and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if
irritation develops. Cold
water may be used.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not
available.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Do
not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable
protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as metals, acids.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24°C
(75.2°F).
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls:
Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Splash
goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance:
Solid.
(Amorphous solid powder or lumps. Deliquescent solid.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 177.3 g/mole
Color:
Red-Brown. (Dark.)
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: 679°C (1254.2°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 4 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water, acetone.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water,
acetone, hydrobromic acid.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess
heat, moisture, incompatible materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with metals, acids.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Incompatible
with organic solvents, acids, NH3, Zn, strong oxidizing agents, aluminum,
magnesium, nitrates, thiocyanates
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): >1000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant, sensitizer).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
May
cause adverse reproductive effects and cancer based on animal data. May affect
genetic material
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May affect metabolism if
absorbed through skin. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical
conjunctivitis. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May affect blood, immumological system, and
metabolsim Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Palladium chloride
Other
Regulations: EINECS: This
product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC): R36- Irritating to
eyes. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical
advice immediately and show this container or label.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Splash goggles.
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