Rhodium(III) oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H302, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard pictograms

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H332 Harmful if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P330 Rinse mouth. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P420 Store away from other materials.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Oxidizing liquids;Oxidizing solids (Category 1),H271 Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4),H302 Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 4),H312 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2),H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A),H319 Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4),H332 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3),H335