**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Palladium, Sponge, 99.9%
Catalog Numbers:
    AC268150000, AC268150010
Synonyms:
    Palladium Black
Company Identification (Europe):  Acros Organics BVBA
                                 Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
                                 2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA):     Acros Organics
                                 One Reagent Lane
                                 Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information in North America, call:   800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call:          0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call:     0032(0) 14575299

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     7440-05-3  |Palladium                             |  99.99   | 231-115-6 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
         Risk Phrases: 43

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         May cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic
         reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
    Ingestion:
         May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
         diarrhea.
    Inhalation:
         May cause respiratory tract irritation.
    Chronic:
         Chronic exposure may lead to liver and lung damage.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15
         minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
         aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
    Ingestion:
         If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
         Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
         aid.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
         Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
    Notes to Physician:

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
         pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
         protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form
         explosive mixtures with air.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water fog, dry
         chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol type foam.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
         container. Very fine particles can cause a fire or explosion.
         Eliminate all ignition sources. Clean up spills immediately,
         observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid
         generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only
         in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
         Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get on skin or in
         eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
         well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
         engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended
         exposure limits.
    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      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:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                      1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                      NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Solid
Appearance:                  black to gray
Odor:                       Odorless.
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              2970 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:     1555 deg C
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:    N/A
Explosion Limits, upper:    N/A
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:                 soluble in hot nitric acid, hot sulfuric
Specific Gravity/Density:   12.02 g/cm3
Molecular Formula:          Pd
Molecular Weight:           106.40

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Arsenic, ozone, sodium tetrahydroborate, sulfur.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, hydrogen gas.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Not available.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 7440-05-3: RT3480500
    LD50/LC50:
         Not available.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Palladium -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No information available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No information available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No information available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information available.
    Other Studies:
         No data available.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****



                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         Shipping Name: PYROPHORIC SUBSTANCE NOS (PALLADIUM)
          Hazard Class: 4.2
             UN Number: UN2846

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 7440-05-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Palladium can be found on the following state right to know lists:
    California.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: Not available.
         Risk Phrases:
                      R 43  May cause sensitization by skin contact.
         Safety Phrases:
                      S 24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
                      S 33  Take precautionary measures against static
                      discharges.
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 7440-05-3: 0
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         CAS# 7440-05-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 7440-05-3 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  1/19/1998  Revision #1 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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