Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1: Identification

Date Effective...........  January 8, 2009 
                           (most recent revision)


Chemical Name/Synonyms...  Iridium Metal

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Product or Trade Name....  SPI #14167-AB Iridium Metal Cathode

Synonyms.................  n/a



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NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 0 ; Flammability: 0  ; Reactivity: 0 

Section 2 Composition

Component Name		CAS #          Percent       EINECS/ELINCS
Iridium Metal		7439-88-5	100		231-095-9

Section 3: Hazard Identification

Emergency overview: Not applicable

Appearance: silver gray metal

Flash Point: Not applicable

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eyes:  Rinse under running water for several 
minutes.  Seek medical treatment if symptoms persist.

Skin: Generally will not irritate the skin.

Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention.
 
Inhalation: In case of symptoms, seek medical attention.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

General Information:
This product is not flammable.  Use fire fighting measures 
appropriate to the surrounding fire.


Protective Equipment: 
No special measures required.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

General Information:
Personal safety precautions not required.


Spills/Leaks:
Pick up mechanically.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling:
No special precautions required if used correctly.
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.

Storage:
Store in cool, dry place.  
No special measures required.

Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
No special equipment required.


Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Safety glasses

Skin: Gloves

Clothing: Protective work clothing

Respirators: Not required

Engineering Controls: Not required

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State:  metal
Appearance:  silver gray
Odor:  odorless
pH:  not applicable
Vapor Pressure:  not available
Vapor Density:  not available
Evaporation Rate:  not available
Viscosity:  not available
Boiling Point:  5300°C
Freezing/Melting Point:  2425°C 
Autoignition Temperature:  Not available
Flash Point:  Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Explosion Limits
	Lower:  Not available
	Upper:  Not available
Solubility in water:  insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:  22.65 g/cm3 at 20°C
Molecular Formula:  Ir
Formula Weight: 192.2 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable

Incompatibility with Other Materials:
Halogens, Interhalogens

Hazardous Decomposition of Products:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Hazardous Polymerization:  
Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity: None known

Skin: No irritant effect

Eyes: No irritant effect.

Sensitization: None known

Other:
The toxicity of iridium is not known.  It is predicted to be similar to that 
of osmium and platinum, two members of the same group.  The acute and chronic 
toxicity of this substance is not fully known.


CAS# 7439-88-5 is not listed by EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Exotoxicity: Not known.

Do not permit release to the environment without proper governmental permits.  

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.

RCRA P-Series:  none
RCRA U-Series:  none

Section 14: Transport Information

 

This material is not hazardous for transportation. 

US DOT Hazard Class: Not regulated

IATA (for international shipments): Not regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States:

TSCA
This material is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
 

European/International Regulations:
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
	Not classified

Section 16: Other Information

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involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with
the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or
prolonged contact with mucous membranes.  Products offered by SPI Supplies
are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body
or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues.  SPI Supplies will not
provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice,
certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required
by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.
SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise,
express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these
materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with
internal body tissues of fluids.

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