In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation
Cough.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SAFE STORAGE
See Chemical Dangers.
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance GREY TO BLACK POWDER.
Chemical dangers Reacts violently with halogens causing fire hazard. Rhodium is a catalytic substance and may cause reaction in contact with many organic and inorganic substances, causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational exposure limits TLV: 1.0 mg/m³ as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2004).
Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Recommendations in this card do not apply to water-soluble rhodium compounds.
