Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Rhodium(II) acetate dimer
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Rhodium(II) acetate dimer
- CBnumber: CB2332600
- CAS: 15956-28-2
- EINECS Number: 240-084-8
- Synonyms: Rh2(OAc)4;dirhodiumtetraacetate
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordWarning
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation
Substance
- Product name: Rhodium(II) acetate dimer
- Synonyms: Rh2(OAc)4;dirhodiumtetraacetate
- CAS: 15956-28-2
- EC number: 240-084-8
- MF: C8H12O8Rh2
- MW: 441.99
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceShow this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaWater Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Rhodium/rhodium oxides
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Rhodium/rhodium oxides
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
2
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| HEALTH | 2 | Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine) | |
| FIRE | 1 | Materials that require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Includes some finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point at or above 93.3 °C (200 °F). (e.g. mineral oil, ammonia) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 11: Combustible Solids
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters| ['Component', 'CAS-No.', 'Value', 'Control\nparameters', 'Basis'] | ["Tetrakis[μ-\n(acetato-\nO:O')]dirhodium", '15956-28-\n2', 'TWA', '0.001 mg/m3', 'USA. Occupational Exposure\nLimits (OSHA) - Table Z-1\nLimits for Air Contaminants'] | ['', '', 'TWA', '0.01 mg/m3', 'USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit\nValues (TLV)'] | ['', 'Remarks', 'Not classifiable as a human carcinogen', None, None] | ['', '', 'TWA', '0.001 mg/m3', 'USA. NIOSH Recommended\nExposure Limits'] |
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8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsImmediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical statesolid
- b) ColorGreen to dark green
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointNo data available
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling rangeNo data available
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash pointNo data available
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHNo data available
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilitySoluble in aqueous solution like water. Slightly soluble in ethanol
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
- o) Vapor pressureNo data available
- p) DensityNo data available
- Relative densityNo data available
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- SolubilityMethanol + Water (Slightly)
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with:
Oxidizing agents
Oxidizing agents
10.3 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.4 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicitySymptoms: Irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms: Possible damages:, mucosal irritations
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Symptoms: Possible damages:, mucosal irritations
Dermal: No data available
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available.
Further data:
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Further data:
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
We have no quantitative data concerning the ecological effects of this product.
Further information on ecology
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Further information on ecology
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA-DGR: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA-DGR: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
14.7 Incompatible materials
Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
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