GADOLINIUM OXIDE
SAFETY DATA SHEET
DATE OF LAST REVISION: 07/09/15
Section 1: Identification
Product Name: Gadolinium Oxide
CAS Number: 12064-62-9 / EC Number: 235-060-9
Company: Angstrom Sciences, Inc.
40 South Linden Street
Duquesne, PA 15110
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Section 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: None
Precautionary Statements: None
HMIS Health Ratings (0-4):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Physical: 0
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical characterization: Ceramic
Additional Names: None
CAS# Description: 12064-62-9
Percentage: 0-100 wt%
EC number: 235-060-9
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
General Treatment: Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Special Treatment: None
Important Symptoms: None
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water, blinking often for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. If required, give artificial respiration. Seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention
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Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Media: Do not use water for metal fires - special extinguishing powder.
Flammability: Non-Flammable
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: Use full-face, self contained breathing apparatus with full protective
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. See section 10 for decomposition products.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in special
protection information. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high
efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for disposal. Take
care not to raise dust.
Environmental Precautions: Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precautions for safe handling: Handle under dry protective gas. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed
container. Store apart from materials and conditions listed in Section 10.
Work/Hygienic Maintenance: Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating
and smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Ventilation: Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain concentration at or below threshold limit.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Permissible Exposure Limits: N/A
Threshold Limit Value: N/A
Special Equipment: None
Respiratory Protection: Dust respirator
Protective Gloves: Rubber Gloves
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles, Full face protection
Body Protection: Protective work clothing. Wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves/pants.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Powder, Granules, Pellets, Sputtering target, Custom parts
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Water Solubility: Insoluble
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Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: 2330C
Flash Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Density: 7.407 g/cc
Molecular Weight: 362.5 g/mol
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Oxidizing agents
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Incompatible Conditions: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxide fume
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation
Skin: May cause irritation
Ingestion: May cause irritation
Inhalation: May cause irritation
Chronic: N/A
Signs & Symptoms: N/A
Aggravated Medical Conditions: N/A
Median Lethal Dose: N/A
Carcinogen: N/A
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity: Low
Persistence Bioaccumulation Toxicity: No
Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative: No
Notes: N/A
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state, national, and international regulations
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Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazardous: Not hazardous for transportation
Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
UN Number: N/A
Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Sec 302 Extremely Hazardous: No
Sec 304 Reportable Quantities: N/A
Sec 313 Toxic Chemicals: No
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This safety data sheet should be used in conjunction with technical sheets. It does not replace them. The
information given is based on our knowledge of this product, at the time of publication. It is given in good
faith. The attention of the user is drawn to the possible risks incurred by using the product for any other
purpose other than that for which it was intended. This does not in any way excuse the user from knowing
and applying all the regulations governing his activity. It is the sole responsibility of the user to take all
precautions required in handling the product. The aim of the mandatory regulations mentioned is to help the
user to fulfill his obligations regarding the use of hazardous products.