MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET







I          PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION



Trade Name:      Palladium II Sulfate                                         Formula:          PdSO4





II         HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS



                                                                                                1.0 mg/m3

Percent:         100 %                                                        TLV (Units):





III        PHYSICAL DATA



Boiling Point:       Decomposition                                            Melting Point:            Decomposition

Specific Gravity:    N/A                                                      Solubility in Water:      Slightly soluble

Appearance and Odor: Brown/red powderS                                        pecific Gravity:          N/A





IV         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA



Flash Point: N/A                                                              Flammable Limits: N/A



Extinguishing Media: CO2, Foam, dry chemical.

Special Firefighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes upon decomposition.





V          HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION



Effects of Over Exposure: Unknown/ none published



EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Remove patient from area of exposure to fresh air.



EXTERNAL: Flush with soap and water for 15 minutes.

EYES: Flush with eye bath.

INTERNAL: Contact poison control center/physician.





VI         REACTIVITY DATA



Stability: Un-stable

Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat.



Incompatible Materials: All acids, organic solvents, combustible materials, Oxidizers

Hazardous Decomposition Products: PdO, SO2, SO3, H2SO4

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur





VII        SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES



Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Sweep up and place in airtight plastic container.



Waste Disposal Method: Ship to precious metal refiner.

VIII    SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION



Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved.

Ventilation: Fume hood



Protective Gloves: Rubber for all contact                                     Eye Protection: Goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Normal labwear.





IX      SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS



Precautionary Labeling: In compliance with OSHA and NFPA requirements.



Other Precautions: Store in cool dry place, keep tightly sealed when not in use, read MSDS before using.





Issued By:       Steve Dierks

Date:            June 1997