Ruthenizer 455-PF6 Heteroleptic Ruthenium Complex
Ruthenizer 455-PF6 may be used as a fluorescent probe, or as a sensitizer of wide band-gap oxide semiconductors such as titanium dioxide.
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| Chemical Structure of Ruthenizer 455-PF6 |
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- Specifications
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| Product designation: | Ruthenizer 455-PF6 |
| Chemical Name: | cis-bis(2,2’-bipyridyl)-(2,2’-bipyridyl-4,4’-dicarboxylic acid) ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate |
| Short Formula: | RuL2L’ PF6 (L = 2,2'-bipyridyl ; L' = 2,2'-bipyridyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid) |
| Molecular Formula: | C32H24O4N6S2P2F12Ru |
| Formula Weight: | 947.56 g/mol |
| Aspect: | Orange powder |
| Caution: | Substance not fully tested |
- MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
According to E.U. Directives 91/155/EWG
Revision: 01.09.2006
Index:
Product Name: Ruthenium 455-PF6
1. Identification and Company Name
1.1. Product Name
Ruthenizer 455-PF6
1.2. Address / Phone No
Solaronix SA
Rue de l’Ouriette 129
CH-1170 Aubonne /Switzerland
Tel +41 21 821 22 80
Fax + 41 21 821 22 89
e-mail : info@solaronix.com
internet : http://www.solaronix.com
1.3. Emergency Phone No
+41 44 251 51 51
Swiss Toxicological Information Center
2. Product Description
Chemical characterization of composition: polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complex
Contains: ruthenium(II)-bis(2,2’bipyridine)(2,2'-bipyridine)
4,4’dicarboxylic acid di-hexafluorophospate
Content: 99 % vol.
CAS Reg. No: [N/A]
EU-Label: S 22-24/25
3. Summary
Irritant.
Experimental substance, not fully tested.
4. First Aid Measures
4.1. Eye Contact
Rinse with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention.
4.2. Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing.Wash skin with water.
4.3. Inhalation
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4.4. Ingestion
Unlikely to be hazardous when swallowed.
4.5. Symptoms
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5. Fire and Explosion
5.1. Extinguishing Media
Water
Unsuited: Not known
5.2. Special Indications in Case of Fire
Not known
6. Spillage / Accidental Release
6.1. After Spillage / Leakage
Large quantities: wash-up spillage area with water.
Small quantities: wash-up spillage area with water.
6.2. Cleaning of Equipment
Clean with water
7. Handling and Storage
7.1. Handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid breathing dust.
7.2. Storage
At room temperature
8. Personal Protection
8.1. Working Hygiene
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8.2. Personal Equipment
Gloves: Yes
Eye Protection: Yes
Body Protection: None
Respirators: None
9. Physical and Chemical Data
9.1. Form
Solid
9.2. Aspect
Orange powder
9.3. Odor
None
9.4. Phase Change
Decomposed > 250 °C
9.5. Flash Point °C
Not applicable
9.6. Ignition Temperature °C
Not applicable
9.7. Explosion Hazard
Not applicable
9.8. Density Kg/dm3
Not available
9.9. Vapor Pressure
Not applicable
9.10. Viscosity
Not applicable
9.11. pH Value
Not applicable
9.12. Solubility in Water
Completely soluble at pH > 9
9.13. Separation Coefficient n-Octanol / Water
Not available
10. Stability and Reactivity
10.1. Conditions to Avoid
None known
10.2. Incompatible Materials
None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available
Hazardous Reactions: None known
11. Toxicological Data LD50 Acute Oral
Not available
Skin Irritation: Weak
Eye Irritation: Irritating
12. Environmental Data Components Data
Fish Toxicity LC50: Not available
Effect on Effluent Treatment WGK: 0 (self classification)
13. Waste Disposal
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
Neutralization: dilute with water.
Disposal of Empty Containers: wash with alkaline water.
14. Transport
Regulations: Class UN No.
ADR/RID: Not restricted
ICAO/IATA-DGR: Not restricted
IMDG-Code: Not restricted
Further Informations: Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. Regulatory Information
Indication According to EU-Rules:
Xi Irritant
S22 Do not breath dust
S24 Avoid contact with skin
S25 Avoid contact with eyes
16. Other Informations
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