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MSDS C801
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I 鈥? SUBSTANCE IDENTITY AND COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION
Product Name C801 Catalyst
Chemical Name Ruthenium, dichloro(3-methyl-2-butenylidene)bis(tricyclohexylphosphine)
Alt. Chemical Name(s) Dichloro(3-methyl-2-butenylidene)bis(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium (II);
Bis(tricyclohexylphosphine)-3-methyl-2-butenylidene ruthenium (IV) dichloride
Manufacturer Materia, Inc. Emergency Phone 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Address 60 North San Gabriel Boulevard Business Phone (626) 584-8400
City, State, Zip Pasadena, CA 91107 Business Fax (626) 584-1984
Date Printed 2/21/2008 Last Updated January 15, 2007
SECTION II 鈥? COMPOSITION AND DATA ON COMPONENTS
Exposure Limits
ACGIH OSHA Other
Chemical Components CAS# %w/w
TLV TWA STEL IDLH
ppm ppm ppm ppm
Ruthenium, dichloro(3-methyl-2-
194659-03-9 100% NE NE NE NE None
butenylidene)bis(tricyclohexylphosphine)
NE = Not Established
SECTION III 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview Minimal hazard. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.
Health Hazards or Risks from Exposure
Acute No acute health risks have been reported
Chronic No chronic health risks have been reported
Carcinogenity
NTP Regulated NO
IARC Regulated NO
OSHA Regulated NO
Reproductive Toxicity
Mutagenicity No data available
Teratogeniocity No data available
Reproductive Toxicity No data available
Where a mutagen is a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate through
generational lines. A teratogen is a chemical which causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across
generational lines. A reproductive toxin is any substance which interferes in any way with the reproductive process
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
No significant target effects reported. Most ruthenium compounds are poisons or moderately toxic. When heated in air, toxic ruthenium
oxides may be produced, which are similar to osmium oxides in that they are injurious to the eyes and lungs and can produce nasal
ulcerations.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure No data available
SECTION IV 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact If chemical is in eyes, open victim鈥檚 eyes while under gentle running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have
victim 鈥渞oll鈥? eyes. Minimum flushing is for 15 minutes.
Skin Contact If spilled on skin, begin decontamination with running water, for at least 15 minutes. Remove exposed or contaminated
clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes.
Inhalation If chemical is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions.
Remove or cover gross contamination to avoid exposure to rescuers.
Ingestion If chemical is swallowed, call physician or poison control center for most current information. If professional advice is
not available, do not induce vomiting. Victim should drink milk, egg whites, or large quantities of water. Never induce
vomiting or give diluents (milk or water) to someone who is unconscious, having convulsions, or who cannot swallow.
Victims of chemical exposure must be taken for medical attention. Rescuers should be taken for medical attention, if
necessary. Take a copy of the label and MSDS with the victim to the health professional.
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SECTION V 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flammability Non Flammable Auto-ignition Temp. NE
Flash Point NE Method Closed Cup
Flammable Limit, Lower NE Flammable Limit, Upper NE
Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical, halon, other "B" type
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural fire fighters
must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment.
Unusual Fire and/or Explosion Hazards Slight fire hazard. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.
Potential Hazardous Products of Combustion Ruthenium oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phosphorous oxides
SECTION VI 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill & Leak Uncontrolled releases should be responded to by trained personnel using pre-planned procedures. Proper protective
Response equipment should be used. In case of a spill, clear the affected area, protect people, and respond with trained
personnel. Minimum Personal Protective Equipment should include a respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots
and heavy rubber or nitrile gloves. The spilled material should be swept up and placed in a bag for disposal. Avoid
raising dust while decontaminating the area. Finish the decontamination of the area thoroughly by rinsing with soap
and water. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local hazardous waste disposal regulations.
SECTION VII 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Avoid getting chemicals
Precautions on you or in you. Wash hands after handling chemicals. Do not eat or drink while handling chemicals. Follow specific
use instructions supplied with product.
Storage Store product in properly labeled, closed containers in cool location, away from sources of ignition. Dusts may exist in
Precautions 鈥渆mpty鈥? containers of this product, which could ignite and explode if in contact with a source of ignition. Store this
product under an inert atmosphere, such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from intense light.
Other PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: Follow practices indicated
Precautions above. Make certain application equipment is locked and tagged-out safely. Always use this product in areas where
adequate ventilation is provided. Decontaminate equipment, according to the procedures under the 鈥淎ccidental
Release Measures鈥? section before maintenance begins. Collect and dispose of according to applicable local, state, or
federal procedures.
SECTION VIII 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection (specify type) None required under routine conditions of use. If respiratory protection is needed, use only
protection authorized in 29 CFR 1910.134, or applicable State regulations. Use supplied air
respiration protection if oxygen levels are below 19.5%. Use approved NIOSH/MSHA-approved
respirators during release response procedures.
Ventilation and Engineering Controls Use with adequate ventilation. Use a mechanical fan or vent area to outside.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection Splash goggles or safety glasses recommended.
Hand Protection Compatable protective gloves recommended. Wash hands after removing gloves.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment Use body protection appropriate for task. Coveralls, rubber aprons, or chemical protective
clothing made from natural rubber are generally acceptable, depending upon the task.
SECTION IX 鈥? PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Solid Color Purple Odor None
Boiling Point NE Melting Point NE Critical Temperature NE
Vapor Pressure NE Vapor Density NE Specific Gravity NE
(mm Hg.) (air=1) (H2O=1)
Solubility Insoluble Volatility NE Ionicity NE
pH (1% soln/water) NE Density NE Evaporation Rate NE
Dispersion Properties NE Molecular Weight 800.95
Molecular Formula C41H74Cl2P2Ru Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. NE
SECTION X 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable, Air Sensitive
Instability Temperature NE
Conditions of Instability No data available
Incompatibility (materials to avoid) Acids, bases, oxidizers. Material may decompose slowly when exposed to air.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity No data available
Special Remarks on Reactivity No data available
Hazardous Decomposition halogenated compounds, ruthenium oxides, phosphorous oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon
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Byproducts dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid Extreme heat and contact with incompatible chemicals, exposure to air
SECTION XI 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to Humans
ROUTES OF ENTRY
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Skin Ingestion
Short Term Irritation Mild irritation No data available
No information on
Long Term Lung damage No data available
significant adverse effects
Special Remarks No data available
Toxicity to Animals
Acute Oral Toxicity (LD50) NE Acute Toxicity of the Vapor (LC50) NE
Special Remarks No data available
SECTION XII 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity No data available
BOD5 and COD No data available
Products of Biodegradation No data available
Toxicity No data available
Special Remarks No data available
Other Ecological Remarks Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses, or drainage systems.
SECTION XIII 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. This chemical, if
unaltered by the handling, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local
hazardous waste regulatory authority.
SECTION XIV 鈥? TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Classification This material is non-hazardous as defined by 49 CFR 172.101 by the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Special Provisions for Transport None
DOT Labeling Requirements None
IATA Labeling Requirements None
SECTION XV 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA Reporting Requirements This material is not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of SARA
Marine Pollutant This product contains no component listed as a Marine Pollutant under 49 CFR 172.101,
Appendix B.
TSCA This material is not listed in TSCA inventory but has EPA LVE status.
California Proposition 65 Not listed
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ) No
Other State Regulatory Information No specific state regulations cover this product.
HMIS NFPA
Health Hazard U Health U
Fire Hazard 1 Flammability 1
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Personal Protection See Section VIII Specific Hazard U
U=Undetermined
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SECTION XVI 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with cautions. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged.
If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user鈥檚
responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data
judged to be reliable, Materia, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein. Users should consider these
data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from
all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and protection of the environment
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on an MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS# (Chemical Abstract Service Number) a number that uniquely identifies each constituent and is used for computer-related searching
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR:
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) a professional association which establishes exposure limits
TLV (Threshold Limit Value) an airborne concentration of a substance which represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all workers
may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration of exposure must be considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA), the 15-
minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling Level.
OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) an exposure value that means exactly the same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA
IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) a concentration level from which one can escape within 30-minutes without suffering escape-preventing or
permanent injury.
DFG鈥揗AK the Republic of Germany鈥檚 Maximum Exposure Level, similar to the U.S. PEL
NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) the research arm of OSHA which issues REL鈥檚
REL (Recommended Exposure Levels) exposure guidelines set by NIOSH
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) the agency that establishes much of the information related to fire and explosion
LEL the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
UEL the highest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Possible health hazards as derived from human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with similar compounds are presented.
LD50 (Lethal Dose of solids or liquids which kills 50% of the exposed animals)
LC50 (Lethal Concentration of gases which kills 50% of the exposed animals)
PPM (parts per million) a concentration expression of parts of material per million parts of air or water
mg/m3 a concentration expressed in weight of substance per volume of air
mg/Kg a quantity of material, by weight, administered to a test subject, based on their body weight in kg
Data from several sources are used to evaluate the cancer-causing potential of the material. The sources are:
IARC (The International Agency for Research on Cancer)
NTP (The National Toxicology Program)
RTECS (The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances)
IARC and NTP rate chemicals on a scale of decreasing potential to cause human cancer with rankings from 1 to 4. Sub-rankings (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BOD5 the amount of dissolved oxygen consumed in five days by biological processes breaking down organic matter
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) a measure of the oxygen required to oxidize all compounds, both organic and inorganic, in water
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the material.
EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
WHMIS (Canadian Workplace Hazard Information System)
DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) an agency that, among other things, determines hazard classifications for land, water, and air transport
CTC (Canadian Transportation Commission)
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act)
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)
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