GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. Page:1 Compilation date:05/09/2016 Revision date:21/11/2016 Revision No:2

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product name:GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. CAS number:19598-90-4 Product code:IN1834 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company name:Apollo Scientific Ltd Units 3 & 4 Parkway Denton Manchester M34 3SG UK Tel:0161 337 9971 Fax:0161 336 6932 Email:david.tideswell@apolloscientific.co.uk 1.4. Emergency telephone number

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CLP:Ox. Sol. 2: H272; Skin Irrit. 2: H315; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; STOT SE 3: H335 Most important adverse effects:May intensify fire; oxidiser. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. 2.2. Label elements Label elements: Hazard statements:H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Signal words:Warning Hazard pictograms:GHS03: Flame over circle GHS07: Exclamation mark [cont...]

SAFETY DATA SHEET GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. Page:2 Precautionary statements:P261: Avoid breathing dust. P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

2.3. Other hazards

PBT:This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances Chemical identity:GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. CAS number:19598-90-4

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures Skin contact:Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Eye contact:Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor. Ingestion:Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor. Inhalation:Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Skin contact:There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. Eye contact:There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. Ingestion:There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Inhalation:There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media Extinguishing media:Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam. Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Exposure hazards:Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Gadolinium Oxides 5.3. Advice for fire-fighters Advice for fire-fighters:Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. [cont...]

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Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions:Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Do not create dust. 6.2. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions:Do not discharge into drains or rivers. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Clean-up procedures:Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method. 6.4. Reference to other sections

Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling requirements:Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. Only use in fume hood. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions:Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Product is hygroscopic. Take precautions to avoid contact with atmospheric moisture. Store under Argon. Suitable packaging:Must only be kept in original packaging. 7.3. Specific end use(s) Specific end use(s):No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters Workplace exposure limits:No data available. DNEL/PNEC Values DNEL / PNECNo data available.

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures:Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Respiratory protection:Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Respiratory protective device with particle filter. Hand protection:Protective gloves. [cont...]

SAFETY DATA SHEET GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. Page:4 Eye protection:Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand. Skin protection:Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties State:Solid Colour:White Evaporation rate:No data available. Oxidising:No data available. Solubility in water:No data available. Viscosity:No data available. Boiling point/range/g131C:No data available.Melting point/range/g131C:91 Flammability limits %: lower:No data available.upper:No data available. Flash point/g131C:No data available.Part.coeff. n-octanol/water:No data available. Autoflammability/g131C:No data available.Vapour pressure:No data available. Relative density:2.406 g/cm3 pH:No data available. VOC g/l:No data available.

9.2. Other information

Other information:No data available.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity Reactivity:Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions. 10.2. Chemical stability Chemical stability:Stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions:Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid:Heat. Moist air. Humidity. 10.5. Incompatible materials Materials to avoid:Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products:Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Gadolinium oxides

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects [cont...]

SAFETY DATA SHEET GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. Page:5 Toxicity values: Route SpeciesTest ValueUnits ORAL RAT LD50 5000mg/kg Hazardous ingredients: GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. ORAL RAT LD50 5000mg/kg Relevant hazards for product: Hazard Route Basis Skin corrosion/irritationDRM Hazardous: calculated Serious eye damage/irritationOPT Hazardous: calculated STOT-single exposureINH Hazardous: calculated Symptoms / routes of exposure Skin contact:There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. Eye contact:There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely. Ingestion:There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Inhalation:There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity Ecotoxicity values:No data available. 12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability:No data available. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential:No data available. 12.4. Mobility in soil Mobility:No data available. 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT identification:This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects:No data available.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

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SAFETY DATA SHEET GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. Page:6 13.1. Waste treatment methods Disposal operations:Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company. MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Disposal of packaging:Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations. NB:The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal.

Section 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number UN number:UN1477 14.2. UN proper shipping name Shipping name:NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Transport class:5.1 14.4. Packing group Packing group:II 14.5. Environmental hazards Environmentally hazardous:No Marine pollutant:No 14.6. Special precautions for user Tunnel code:E Transport category:2

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Specific regulations:Not applicable. 15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment Chemical safety assessment:A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for the substance or the mixture by the supplier.

Section 16: Other information

Other information Other information:This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/830. * Data predicted using computational software. The OECD QSAR-Toolbox for grouping chemicals into categories. Developed by LMC bulgaria. [cont...]

SAFETY DATA SHEET GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%. Page:7 http://echa.europa.eu/support/oecd-qsar-toolbox ~ Data predicted using computational software ACD/ToxSuite v 2.95.1 Copyright 1994- 2009 ACD/labs, Copyright 2001-2009 Pharma Algorithms, Inc, Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc (ACD/Labs). http://www.acdlabs.com/products/pc_admet/tox/tox/ Phrases used in s.2 and s.3:H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Legal disclaimer:The material is intended for research purposes only and should be handled exclusively by those who have been fully trained in safety, laboratory and chemical handling procedures. The above information is believed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. The above information is believed to be correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of its publication, but should not be considered to be all inclusive. It should be used only as a guide for safe handling, storage, transportation and disposal. We cannot guarantee that the hazards detailed in this document are the only hazards that exist for this product. This is not a warranty and Apollo Scientific Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

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