SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES (Cont.)
SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases, seek immediate medical assistance. Give oxygen if deemed
necessary. If not breathing administer CPR. Get emergency care immediately.
INGESTION: Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow victim to rinse mouth out with water provided victim is conscious. Seek immediate
medical attention.
SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: None
EXPLOSION LIMITS: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder, and water spray.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved
positive self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing, hats, boots, and gloves.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide and gadolinium oxide
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear approved personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust, vapors, mist
or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Do not let product enter drains or allow to be released into the environment.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate
or ground limestone and swept up.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear approved personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid
formation of dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store material in a tightly sealed container away from moisture in a cool, dry area.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION: Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields, safety goggles, or face shield when handling a chemical
substance in the laboratory.
SKIN PROTECTION: Chemical resistant gloves.
VENTILATION: Handle in an efficient chemical fume hood.
RESPIRATOR: If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of
respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 19-10.134.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COLOR AND FORM: White powder
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 494.53 (anhy.)
BOILING POINT: No data available
MELTING POINT: > 500° C (dec.)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: No data available
ODOR: Odorless
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY: Insoluble
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Air and moisture stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No hazardous polymerization
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