rubidium(1+),hydroxide,hydrate

Synonym:none

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound12026-05-0100%no datano data

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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

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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.

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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 andNo hazardous combustion or decomposition products.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:No special storage conditions.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A