Ruthenium (IV) oxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

· General information: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

· After swallowing:

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

·  Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.

·  Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

·  Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Oxygen

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

Wear fully protective suit.

· Additional information

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Prevent any seepage into the ground.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Avoid formation of dust.

Ensure adequate ventilation

·  Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.

·  Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Pick up mechanically.

Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.

· Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling.

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Prevent formation of dust.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Substance/product is oxidising when dry.

see chapter 5

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from flammable substances.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Store in a cool place.

Store in dry conditions.

Keep container tightly sealed.

· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1479

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

1479 OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S. (Ruthenium (IV) oxide hydrate)

Chemical name:

Ruthenium (IV) oxide

Labels:

5.1

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

- Special precautions for user: Warning: Oxidising substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 50

Remarks:

· Limited quantities (LQ) LQ11
· Transport category 2
· Tunnel restriction code E

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1479

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S. (Ruthenium (IV) oxide hydrate)

Chemical name:

Ruthenium (IV) oxide

Labels:

5.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

- Special precautions for user: Warning: Oxidising substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 50

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1479

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S. (Ruthenium (IV) oxide hydrate)

Chemical name:

Ruthenium (IV) oxide

Labels:

5.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

- Special precautions for user: Warning: Oxidising substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 50

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
UN "Model Regulation": UN1479, OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S. (Ruthenium (IV) oxide hydrate), 5.1, II

Exposure controls / personal protection

Additional information about design of technical facilities:

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

· 8.1 Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.

· 8.2 Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

Do not eat or drink while working.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

· Respiratory protection:

Use respiratory protective device against the effects of dust/aerosol.

Filter P3

· Protection of hands: Protective gloves

For the permanent contact of a maximum of 15 minutes gloves made of the following materials are

suitable:

Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)

· Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles

· Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity

· Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

·  Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

·  Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

·  Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· Hazardous decomposition products: Oxygen

· Additional information: -

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Contact manufacturer for recycling information.

If residues of products are classified as waste use the legal requirements to assign the appropiate Waste Code.

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.