Gadolinium(III) fluoride SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date 03-May-2012 Revision Number 2

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Identifier Product Description: Gadolinium(III) fluoride Cat No. 383250000; 383250050; 383250250

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals Uses advised against No Information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Acros Organics BVBA Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a 2440 Geel, Belgium E-mail address begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

Emergency Telephone Number For information in the US, call: 001-800-ACROS-01 For information in Europe, call: +32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Number, Europe: +32 14 57 52 99 Emergency Number, US: 001-201-796-7100

CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 001-800-424-9300 CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe: 001-703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 Symbol(s) C - Corrosive R-phrase(s) R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R34 - Causes burns

Label Elements

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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

Precautionary Statements - EU (§28, 1272/2008) P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P233 - Keep container tightly closed

Other Hazards No information available.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component EC-No. Weight % CAS-No 67/548/EEC CLP REACH No. Classification Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Gadolinium fluoride (GdF3) EEC No. 237-369-4 > 99.9 13765-26-9 R31 Skin Corr. 1B - 13765-26-9 C; R34 (H314) (EUH031)

For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

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Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Immediate medical attention is required.

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical. chemical foam.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons No information available.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors

Advice for fire-fighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Avoid dust formation. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling

Do not breathe dust. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from acids. Corrosives area.

Specific End Uses

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Exposure limits Component Italy Germany Portugal The Netherlands Finland Gadolinium fluoride TWA: 1 mg/m3 8 TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 8 (GdF3) Stunden. F inhalable horas fraction exposure factor 4

Component Austria Denmark Switzerland Poland Norway Gadolinium fluoride TWA: 0.6 mg/m3 8 timer (GdF3)

Biological limit values This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available. Predicted No Effect Concentration No information available. (PNEC)

Exposure controls

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location Personal protective equipment Eye Protection Goggles Hand Protection Protective gloves Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice Environmental exposure controls No information available.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Powder, Solid Appearance White odor odorless pH No information available.

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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Vapor Pressure No information available. Vapor Density No information available. Boiling Point/Range No information available. Melting Point/Range No information available. Flash Point No information available. Autoignition Temperature No information available. Water Solubility Insoluble Molecular Formula F3 Gd Molecular Weight 214.24

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

Chemical Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Hazardous Polymerization No information available. Hazardous Reactions . No information available.

Conditions to Avoid

Avoid dust formation, Incompatible products.

Incompatible Materials

Acids, Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF).

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects

Acute Toxicity Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product

Component Information

Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product

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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Sensitization No information available. Mutagenic Effects No information available Reproductive Effects No information available. Developmental Effects No information available. Target Organs No information available. Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. Endocrine Disruptor Information None known

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Ecotoxicity effects Do not empty into drains

Persistence and degradability

No information available

Bioaccumulative potential

No information available.

Mobility in soil

No information available.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Other adverse effects

No information available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Waste from Residues / Unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Products

Contaminated Packaging Empty containers should be taken to local recyclers for disposal

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO

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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-No 3260 Hazard Class 8 Packing Group III Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

ADR UN-No 3260 Hazard Class 8 Packing Group III Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

IATA UN-No 3260 Hazard Class 8 Packing Group III Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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

International Inventories

Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL Gadolinium fluoride (GdF3) 237-369-4 - X - X - X - - X

Legend

TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances CHINA - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Inventory of Chemical Substances KECL - Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances

Chemical Safety Assessment

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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R34 - Causes burns

Revision Date 03-May-2012 Revision Summary Reason for revision Not applicable This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Disclaimer The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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