Gadolinium Doped Ceria SDS

Gadolinium Doped Ceria Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010 Date of issue: 18/09/2014 Version: 1.0

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product form : Substance (UVCB) Substance name : Gadolinium Doped Ceria EC no : 266-340-9 CAS No : 66402-68-4 Other means of identification : Ceramic Materials and Wares GDC GCO Gadolinium doped cerium oxide Cerium(IV) oxide – gadolinium doped 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1.2.1. Relevant identified uses Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

1.2.2. Uses advised against No additional information available 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Fuel Cell Store 1902 Pinon Drive, Unit B College Station, TX, USA 77845 Tel: 979 703-1925 www.fuelcellstore.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : Infotrac US & Canada: 1-800-535-5053 Global: 1-352-323-3500 Country Official advisory body Address Emergency number IRELAND (REPUBLIC National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital PO Box 1297 +353 1 809 2166 OF) Beaumont Hospital Beaumont9 Dublin Road UNITED KINGDOM National Poisons Information Service Dudley Road 0870 600 6266 (UK only) (Birmingham Centre) B18 7QH Birmingham City Hospital

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Xi; R36 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Causes serious eye irritation. 2.2. Label elements Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS07

Signal word (CLP) : Warning Hazard statements (CLP) : H319 - Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary statements (CLP) : P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove 19/09/2014 EN (English) SDS Ref.: NexTech_1400001 1/6

Gadolinium Doped Ceria Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention

2.3. Other hazards

No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances Substance type : UVCB Name : Gadolinium Doped Ceria CAS No : 66402-68-4 EC no : 266-340-9

Name Product identifier % Gadolinium Doped Ceria (CAS No) 66402-68-4 100 (EC no) 266-340-9

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: see section 16 3.2. Mixture

Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). First-aid measures after inhalation : If inhaled and if breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse. First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No additional information available 5.3. Advice for firefighters Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus. EN469.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Chemical goggles or safety glasses. Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.

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6.2. Environmental precautions Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust. 6.4. Reference to other sections See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Handle in a well-ventilated area. Hygiene measures : Wash hands thoroughly after handling. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions : Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place. 7.3. Specific end use(s) Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters Gadolinium Doped Ceria USA - ACGIH ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ 8 hour TWA as Total dust

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls : Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (ie, clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). Either local exhaust or general room ventilation is usually required. Personal protective equipment : Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Hand protection : Dust impervious gloves. EN374. Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses. In case of dust production: protective goggles. EN166. Respiratory protection : Where excessive dust may result, use approved respiratory protection equipment. Use air- purifying respirator equipped with particulate filtering cartridges. Filtering Half-face mask (DIN EN 149). Other information : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Colour : White/Yellow Odour : Odourless. Odour threshold : No data available pH : Not applicable Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : Not applicable Melting point : No data available Freezing point : No data available Boiling point : Not applicable Flash point : Not applicable Self ignition temperature : Not applicable Decomposition temperature : No data available Flammability (solid, gas) : Non flammable. Vapour pressure : Not applicable Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data availabl e Relative density : No data available Solubility : insoluble in water. Log Pow : No data available Viscosity, kinematic : No data available Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Explosive properties : Product is not explosive.

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Gadolinium Doped Ceria Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010 Oxidising properties : No oxidizing properties. Explosive limits : No data available

9.2. Other information

VOC content : 0 %

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity No dangerous reactions known. 10.2. Chemical stability The product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization will not occur. 10.4. Conditions to avoid No additional information available 10.5. Incompatible materials No additional information available

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Oxides.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity : Not classified Gadolinium Doped Ceria (Based on Cerium dioxide (1306-38-3)) LD50 oral rat > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal rat > 2000 mg/kg LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) > 5.05 mg/l/4h Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified Carcinogenicity : Not classified Reproductive toxicity : Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (repeated : Not classified exposure) Aspiration hazard : Not classified Potential Adverse human health effects and : Causes serious eye irritation. symptoms

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Gadolinium Doped Ceria (Based on Cerium dioxide (1306-38-3)) LC50 fishes 1 > 200 mg/l Brachydanio rerio EC50 Daphnia 1 > 1000 mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability Gadolinium Doped Ceria Persistence and degradability Not established. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Gadolinium Doped Ceria Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil No additional information available

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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Gadolinium Doped Ceria PBT: not relevant – no registration required vPvB: not relevant – no registration required

12.6. Other adverse effects

: Avoid release to the environment

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / ADNR / IMDG / ICAO / IATA 14.1. UN number Not considered a dangerous good for transport regulations 14.2. UN proper shipping name Not applicable

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Not applicable 14.4. Packing group Not applicable 14.5. Environmental hazards Dangerous for the environment : No Marine pollutant : No Other information : No supplementary information available. 14.6. Special precautions for user 14.6.1. Overland transport No additional information available 14.6.2. Transport by sea No additional information available 14.6.3. Air transport No additional information available 14.6.4. Inland waterway transport No additional information available

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture 15.1.1. EU-Regulations No REACH Annex XVII restrictions Contains no REACH candidate substance VOC content : 0 %

15.1.2. National regulations Germany Water hazard class (WGK) : 1 - slightly hazardous to water WGK remark : Classification based on the components in compliance withVerwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdender Stoffe (VwVwS)

15.2. Chemical safety assessment No chemical safety assessment has been carried out

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SECTION 16: Other information

Indication of changes: Original Document. Data sources : Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service; accessed at: http://www.cirs- reach.com/Inventory/Global_Chemical_Inventories.html ESIS (European chemincal Substances Information System; accessed at: http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/index.php?PGM=cla European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Registered Substances list. Krister Forsberg and S.Z. Mansdorf, "Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing", Fifth Edition. National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials; 10th edition. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD; eChemPortal chemical searches. Accessed at http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/substancesearch/substancesearchlink.action TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory. Accessed at http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/tscainventory/howto.html

Abbreviations and acronyms : CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number. GHS: Globally Harmonized System (of Classification and Labeling) of Chemicals OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration. TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act.

Other information : None. Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation R36 Irritating to eyes. Xi Irritant

SDS EU (REACH Annex II)

SDS Prepared by: The Redstone Group, LLC 6397 Emerald Pkwy. Suite 200 Dublin, OH USA 43016 T 614-923-7472 www.redstonegrp.com

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.

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