GADOLINIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE 99.99% SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET

GADOLINIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE 99.99%

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Compilation date: 06/06/2003

Revision date: 26/06/2012

Revision No: 2

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: GADOLINIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE 99.99%

CAS number: 13450-84-5

EINECS number: 233-386-6

Product code: IN1822

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: Apollo Scientific Ltd

Units 3 & 4

Parkway

Denton

Manchester

M34 3SG

UK

Tel: 0161 337 9971

Fax: 0161 336 6932

Email: david.tideswell@apolloscientific.co.uk

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CHIP: Xi: R36/37/38

Classification under CLP: STOT SE 3: H335; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; Skin Irrit. 2: H315

Most important adverse effects: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

2.2. Label elements

Label elements under CLP:

Hazard statements: H315: Causes skin irritation.

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Signal words: Warning

Hazard pictograms: GHS07: Exclamation mark

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Precautionary statements: P261: Avoid breathing dust.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Label elements under CHIP:

Hazard symbols: Irritant.

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

Safety phrases: S22: Do not breathe dust.

S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection.

S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show

the label where possible).

2.3. Other hazards

PBT: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances

Chemical identity: GADOLINIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE 99.99%

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash

immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor.

Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a

doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.

Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.

Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may

cause coughing or wheezing.

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

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

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5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam. Suitable extinguishing media for the

surrounding fire should be used.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes. Hydrogen chloride (HCl). Metal oxides.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact

with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from

downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the

contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Do not

create dust.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up procedures: Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate

method.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. Only

use in fume hood.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Product is hygroscopic.

Take precautions to avoid contact with atmospheric moisture. Store under Argon.

Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

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8.1. Control parameters

Workplace exposure limits: Not applicable.

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Respiratory

protective device with particle filter.

Hand protection: Protective gloves.

Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.

Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Powder

Colour: White to off white

Odour: Characteristic odour

Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)

Solubility in water: Soluble

Relative density: 2.42

9.2. Other information

Other information: Not applicable.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat. Moist air. Humidity.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes. Hydrogen chloride (HCl). Metal oxides.

Section 11: Toxicological information

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11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Relevant hazards for substance:

Hazard Route Basis

Skin corrosion/irritation DRM Based on test data

Serious eye damage/irritation OPT Based on test data

STOT-single exposure INH Based on test data

Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.

Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.

Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may

cause coughing or wheezing.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity values: Not applicable.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability: No data available.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: No data available.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT identification: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: No data available.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal operations: MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND

FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Disposal of packaging: Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations Observe

all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national

regulations regarding disposal.

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Section 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number

UN number: UNnone

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Shipping name: NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS IN THE MEANING OF TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

14.4. Packing group

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous: No Marine pollutant: No

14.6. Special precautions for user

Section 15: Regulatory information

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

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical safety assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for the substance or the mixture

by the supplier.

Section 16: Other information

Other information

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No

453/2010.

* Data predicted using computational software. Toxtree - Toxic Hazard Estimation by

decision tree approach. http://ecb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/qsar/qsar-tools/index.php?

c=TOXTREE

~ Data predicted using computatioanl software ACD/ToxSuite v 2.95.1 Copyright 1994-

2009 ACD/labs, Copyright 2001-2009 Pharma Algorithms, Inc, Advanced Chemistry

Development, Inc (ACD/Labs). http://www.acdlabs.com/products/pc_admet/tox/tox/

Phrases used in s.2 and 3: H315: Causes skin irritation.

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

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

Legal disclaimer: The material is intended for research purposes only and should be handled exclusively

by those who have been fully trained in safety, laboratory and chemical handling

procedures. The above information is believed to be correct to the best of our

knowledge. The above information is believed to be correct to the best of our knowledge

at the date of its publication, but should not be considered to be all inclusive. It should

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be used only as a guide for safe handling, storage, transportation and disposal. We

cannot guarantee that the hazards detailed in this document are the only hazards that

exist for this product. This is not a warranty and Apollo Scientific Ltd shall not be held

liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

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