Rubidium carbonate  cas no:584-09-8
         
           
           Synonyms:  Carbonicacid, dirubidium salt (8CI,9CI); Rubidium carbonate (6CI,7CI); Dirubidiumcarbonate; Dirubidium monocarbonate; Rubidium carbonate (Rb2CO3)
           
           
           
            
      
         
          
          NameRubidium carbonate 
            CAS584-09-8 
            SynonymsCarbonicacid, dirubidium salt (8CI,9CI); Rubidium carbonate (6CI,7CI); Dirubidiumcarbonate; Dirubidium monocarbonate; Rubidium carbonate (Rb2CO3)
            EINECS(EC#)209-530-9 
            Molecular FormulaRb2CO3
            
            Molecular Weight230.94 
            
            
         
          
            AppearanceColorless monoclinic crystals, hygroscopic. 
            
            
            
            storage tempStore in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture. 
            Sensitive Hygroscopic 
            
            
            
          
          
          
            Hazard Xi:Irritant; 
              Risk R36/37/38
              Safety 
    
        
    
    
        
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Rb.
         
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        Risk Statements:
        36:  Irritating to the eyes 
        37:  Irritating to the respiratory system
        38:  Irritating to the skin
        Safety Statements: 
        26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
        36:  Wear suitable protective clothing  
        37:  Wear suitable gloves 
        39:  Wear eye/face protection
    
              
              
              
              
              
                    
       
      
          
            
    
        
    
    
        
            
                
                    | Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source | 
            
            
                
                    | rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 450mg/kg (450mg/kg) | PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
 BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD
 | Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 31(9), Pg. 55, 1987. | 
                
                    | rat | LD50 | oral | 2625mg/kg (2625mg/kg) | PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
 BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD
 | Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 31(9), Pg. 55 | 
            
        
        Carcinogenicity of Rubidium carbonate (584-09-8) hasn't been listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC,ACGIH, or CA Prop 65. And its toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.You can see actual entry in RTECS for complete information.