Gadolinium SDS

GADOLINIUM MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CAS No 7440-54-2 SDS/MSDS

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

1.1 Product identifiers

Product name : Gadolinium

CAS-No. : 7440-54-2 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only. 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd 7/28 Vardaan House New Delhi -110002 INDIA Telephone : +91 11 49404040 Email : care@cdhfinechemical.com 1.4 Emergency telephone number Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 3), H261 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 2.2 Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

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Signal word Warning Hazard statement(s) H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. Precautionary statement(s) P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P422 Store contents under inert gas. Supplemental Hazard none Statements

2.3 Other hazards - none

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances Formula : Gd Molecular weight : 157.25 g/mol CAS-No. : 7440-54-2 EC-No. : 231-162-2

No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations. For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in

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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Dry powder Carbon dioxide (CO2) Unsuitable extinguishing media Water 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture gadolinium oxides 5.3 Advice for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. 5.4 Further information No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. For personal protection see section 8.

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6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel.\'20 Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Do not flush with water. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 6.4 Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. For precautions see section 2.2. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage. Air and moisture sensitive. Storage class (TRGS 510): Solid substances which give off flammable gases in contact with water 7.3 Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Body Protection Flame retardant protective clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If th full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Control of environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties a) Appearance Form: solid in various forms Colour: light grey b) Odour No data available c) Odour Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 1,313 °C point f) Initial boiling point and 3,273 °C boiling range g) Flash point No data available h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower No data available flammability or explosive limits k) Vapour pressure No data available l) Vapour density No data available m) Relative density 7.886 g/mL at 25 °C n) Water solubility insoluble o) Partition coefficient: n- No data available octanol/water p) Auto-ignition No data available temperature q) Decomposition No data available temperature r) Viscosity No data available s) Explosive properties No data available t) Oxidizing properties No data available

9.2 Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity No data available 10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts violently with water. 10.4 Conditions to avoid Exposure to moisture 10.5 Incompatible materials Oxygen, Strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents

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10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - gadolinium oxides Other decomposition products - No data available In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity No data availableGadolinium Skin corrosion/irritation No data available(Gadolinium) Serious eye damage/eye irritation No data available(Gadolinium) Respiratory or skin sensitisation No data available(Gadolinium) Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available(Gadolinium) Carcinogenicity IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. Reproductive toxicity No data available(Gadolinium) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure No data available(Gadolinium) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure No data available Aspiration hazard No data available(Gadolinium)

Additional Information RTECS: Not available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity No data available 12.2 Persistence and degradability No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No data available 12.4 Mobility in soil No data available(Gadolinium) 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Other adverse effects

No data available

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber b highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number ADR/RID: 3208 IMDG: 3208 IATA: 3208 14.2 UN proper shipping name ADR/RID: METALLIC SUBSTANCE, WATER-REACTIVE, N.O.S. (Gadolinium) IMDG: METALLIC SUBSTANCE, WATER-REACTIVE, N.O.S. (Gadolinium) IATA: METALLIC SUBSTANCE, WATER-REACTIVE, N.O.S. (Gadolinium)

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 4.3 IMDG: 4.3 IATA: 4.3 14.4 Packaging group ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III 14.5 Environmental hazards ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no 14.6 Special precautions for user No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. 15.2 Chemical safety assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. Further information The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.cdhfinechemical.com for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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