Rhodium(III) chloride, anhydrous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H318, H341, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Black Odorless Emergency Overview May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity