Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Rubidium hydroxide hydrate, fused solid (99.8%-Rb)
CAS Registry Number: 12026-05-0
Formula: RbOH.XH2O
EINECS Number: 215-186-0
Chemical Family: metal hydroxide
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 12026-05-0 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. A corrosive alkaline hydroxide. Contact with the human body
Emergency Overview:
may result in chemical burns.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eyes
Eye Contact: Causes chemical burns to the eyes resulting in redness and watering.
Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Prolonged contact with moist skin may causes chemical burns.
Inhalation: Corrosive to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea,
Ingestion:
weakness, and convulsions.
Acute Health Affects: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
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.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special fire-fighting procedures. The material is non-flammable.
Hazardous Combustion and No hazardous combustion or decomposition products.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: No special storage conditions.
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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
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.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 102.48
Melting Point: 300-302°C
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 3.203
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: very soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: Mineral acids, halogenated hydrocarbons, zinc, aluminum, magnesium and nitromethane
Decomposition Products: none
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: Oral (rat); LD50: 586 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 900 mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Rubidium hydroxide
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2678
Shipping Name (IATA): Rubidium hydroxide
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2678
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
