NA1149 Gadolinium Nitrate Hexahydrate (CAS No. 19598-90-4)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Gadolinium(III) Nitrate Hydrate

CAS #: 94219-55-3

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS03 flame over circle

Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.

GHS07

Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

Xi; Irritant

R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

O; Oxidising

R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: N/A

Other hazards that do not result in classification No data available

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The substance is classified and labelled

according to the CLP regulationHazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS07

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No

smoking.

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances

CAS# Designation:

94219-55-3 Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate

Identification number(s):

EC number: 233-437-2

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult

doctor if symptoms persist.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:No data available

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Use carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or foam. Water may be

ineffective but may be used for cooling exposed containers.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Halocarbon extinguisher

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause

ignition.

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Gadolinium oxide

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Wear full protective suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water

courses system or water bodies.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleanup: Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

Acts as an oxidizing agent on organic materials such as wood, paper and fats

Keep away from combustible material.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for information on disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Handle under dry protective gas.

Keep containers tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.

This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause

ignition.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from flammable substances.

Store away from reducing agents.

Do not store with organic materials.

Store away from metal powders.

Store away from water.

Further information about storage conditions:

Store under dry inert gas.

This product is hygroscopic.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Protect from humidity and keep away from water.

7.3 Specific end use(s) No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

8.1 Control parameters

Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:

None.

Additional information: No data

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures

The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.

Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if airpurifying

respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government

standards.

Protection of hands:

Inspect gloves prior to use.

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of

quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Material of gloves Impervious gloves

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) No data available

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Face protection

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Crystalline

Colour: White

Smell: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: 92 °C

Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Inflammability (solid, gas) Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Self-inflammability: No data available.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Critical values for explosion:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Steam pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C 2,406 g/cm

3

Relative density No data available.

Vapor density N/A

Evaporation rate N/A

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: No data available

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

9.2 Other information No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity May intensify fire; oxidiser.

10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to

specifications.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with reducing agents

Reacts with flammable substances

10.4 Conditions to avoid No data available

10.5 Incompatible materials:

Flammable substances

Reducing agents

Water/moisture

Organic materials

Metal powders

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Gadolinium oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

The following RTECS statement/statements refer to the anhydrous compound:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:

Oral LD50 3805 mg/kg (rat)

Skin irritation or corrosion: Causes skin irritation.

Eye irritation or corrosion: Causes serious eye irritation.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity: No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the

EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: May cause respiratory irritation.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic 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

Additional ecological information:

Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage

systems.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

12.6 Other adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.

Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

Consult official regulations for proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

ADR, IMDG, IATA UN1477

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR 1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate)

IMDG, IATA NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate)

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR

Class 5.1 (O2) Oxidising substances.

Label 5.1

IMDG, IATA

Class 5.1 Oxidising substances.

Label 5.1

Packing group

ADR, IMDG, IATA III

14.5 Environmental hazards: N/A

14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Oxidising substances.

Kemler Number: 50

EMS Number: F-A,S-Q

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC

Code N/A

Transport/Additional information:

ADR

Excepted quantities (EQ): E1

Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg

Transport category 3

Tunnel restriction code E

UN "Model Regulation": UN1477, NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate),

5.1,

III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Substance is not listed.

Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons Substance is not listed.

National regulations

Information about limitation of use:

Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

ELINCS (European List of Notified Chemical Substances) Substance is not listed.

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on

the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.