SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #43023-95-6
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351
Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America +1 800-424-9300
International +1 703-527-3887
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute oral toxicity: Category 3
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists: Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statements:
Toxic if swallowed
Toxic if inhaled
Precautionary Statements
Prevention:
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Inhalation:
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Rinse mouth
Storage:
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC):
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component:
Rubidium hexafluoroarsenate(V)
CAS-No:
43023-95-6
Weight:
< 100%
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice:
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is required.
Eye Contact:
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects:
None reasonably foreseeable.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available
Flash Point: No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature: No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper: No data available
Lower: No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical:
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
None known
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
NFPA
Health
3
Flammability
0
Instability
0
Physical hazards
-
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental Precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up:
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust
formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid dust formation. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe vapors/dust. Do not ingest.
Storage:
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection:
Long sleeved clothing.
Respiratory Protection:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: White
Odor: No information available
Odor Threshold: No information available
pH: No information available
Melting Point/Range: No data available
Boiling Point/Range: No information available
Flash Point: No information available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas): No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper: No data available
Lower: No data available
Vapor Pressure: No information available
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: No information available
Solubility: No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water: No data available
Autoignition Temperature: No information available
Decomposition Temperature: No information available
Viscosity: Not applicable
Molecular Formula: RbAsF6
Molecular Weight: 359.92
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard:
None known, based on information available
Stability:
Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products.
Incompatible Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None under normal use conditions
Hazardous Polymerization:
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions:
None under normal processing
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information:
Component Information:
Toxicologically Synergistic: No information available
Products:
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation: No information available
Sensitization: No information available
Carcinogenicity
Component: Rubidium hexafluoroarsenate (V)
CAS-No: 43023-95-6
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
ACGIH: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
Mexico: Not listed
Mutagenic Effects: No information available
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Developmental Effects: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard: No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed: No information available
Endocrine Disruptor Information: No information available
Other Adverse Effects: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment.
Persistence and Degradability:
Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation:
No information available.
Mobility:
Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods:
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN-No UN1557
Proper Shipping Name ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Proper technical name (Rubidium hexafluoroarsenate (V))
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN1557
Proper Shipping Name ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN1557
Proper Shipping Name ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1557
Proper Shipping Name ARSENIC COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group III
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA Not applicable
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
