General Information
Revision date
2012-05-23
Product name
RUBIDIUM 99.8%
CAS No.
7440-17-7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Apollo Scientific Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
david.tideswell@apolloscientific.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under CLP Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CHIP R14/15; C: R34 Classification under CLP Water-react. 1: H260; Skin Corr. 1B: H314; -: EUH014
Most important adverse effects
Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Causes burns
2.2 Label elements
Label elements under CLP
Hazard statements
H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. EUH014: Reacts violently with water. R14/15: Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. R34: Causes burns.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02: Flame GHS05: Corrosion Page: 2 Corrosive. Highly flammable.
Precautionary statements
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Label elements under CHIP S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection. S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S47: Keep at temperature not exceeding °C.
Other hazards
In use, may form flammable / explosive dust-air mixture.
PBT Substances
This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under CHIP: -: R14/15; C: R34 Classification under CLP: Water-react. 1: H260; Skin Corr. 1B: H314; -: EUH014 Most important adverse effects: Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Causes burns.