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
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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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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
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Suite 200
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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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