SAFETY DATA SHEET
GADOLINIUM(III) NITRATE HEXAHYDRATE 99.9%.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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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