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Prod. No. 26-2, Palladium Wire
Issue Date (06-19-86)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Palladium Wire

Chemical Name: Palladium

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2 Physical Data:
Boiling Point: 5702°F
Specific Gravity: 12.0
Vapor Pressure: NA
Vapor Density: NA
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Evaporation Rate: NA
Appearance and Odor: Silver white ductile metal, no odor.

Section 3 Hazardous Ingredients Data:
Component: Palladium
OSHA PEL: not established
%: 99.9+

Section 4 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
Non-Combustible
Fire Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: As with any metal, upon heating may melt and with continued heating produce hazardous vapors.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: As finely divided dust, may explode.

Section 5 Health Hazard Data:
Effects of Overexposure: Not hazardous.
Signs and Symptoms of exposure: Not available.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not available.

Section 6 Emergency First Aid Procedures:
None required

Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibilities (materials to avoid): None.
Conditions to Avoid: None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None

Section 8 Protective Equipment:
Ventilation: Local exhaust if dusty conditions exist.
Respiratory: NA
Eyes: Safety glasses recommended in dusty conditions.
Skin: None
Other: None.


Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.