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SIGMA-ALDRICH sigma-aldrich.com Material Safety Data Sheet Version 4.0 Revision Date 07/27/2010 Print Date 01/01/2012
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : Gadolinium(III) carbonate hydrate
Product Number : 451126 Brand : Aldrich
Company : Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA Telephone : +1 800-325-5832 Fax : +1 800-325-5052 Emergency Phone # : (314) 776-6555
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards Target Organ Effect
Target Organs
Blood
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s) H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s) P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
HMIS Classification Health hazard: 0 Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 0 Physical hazards: 0
NFPA Rating Health hazard: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
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