Lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) SDS

Date of Issue: 29 October 2015

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. SUBSTANCE AND SOURCE IDENTIFICATION

Product Identifier SRM Number: 660c SRM Name: Line Position and Line Shape Standard for Powder Diffraction (Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder) Other Means of Identification: Not applicable.

Recommended Use of This Material and Restrictions of Use This Standard Reference Material (SRM) is intended for use in calibration of diffraction line positions and line shapes determined through powder diffractometry. A unit of SRM 660c consists of approximately 6 g of lanthanum hexaboride, LaB6, powder bottled under argon gas.

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Telephone: 301-975-2200 Emergency Telephone ChemTrec: FAX: 301-948-3730 1-800-424-9300 (North America) E-mail: SRMMSDS@nist.gov +1-703-527-3887 (International) Website: http://www.nist.gov/srm

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification Physical Hazard: Not classified. Health Hazard: Not classified.

Label Elements Symbol: No Symbol.

Signal Word: No Signal Word.

Hazard Statement(s): Not applicable.

Precautionary Statement(s): Not applicable.

Hazards Not Otherwise Classified: Not applicable.

Ingredients(s) with Unknown Acute Toxicity: Not applicable.

3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Substance: Lanthanum boride

Other Designations: Lanthanum hexaboride

Components are listed in compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1200; for the actual values see the Certificate of Analysis.

Hazardous Component(s) CAS Number EC Number Nominal Mass Concentration (EINECS) (%)

Lanthanum boride 12008-21-8 234-531-6 100

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of First Aid Measures:

Inhalation: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or oxygen by qualified personnel. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. If necessary, seek medical attention.

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If necessary, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: If a large amount is swallowed, seek medical attention.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: No data available; generated dust may result in irritation.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary: If any of the above symptoms are present, seek medical attention if needed.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and Explosion Hazards: Negligible fire hazard. See Section 9, “Physical and Chemical Properties” for flammability properties.

Extinguishing Media: Suitable: Use extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding area. Unsuitable: None listed.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: None listed.

Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire-Fighters: Avoid inhalation of material or combustion byproducts. Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.

NFPA Ratings (0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe)

Health = 1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment; see Section 8, “Exposure Controls and Personal Protection”.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean up: Notify safety personnel of spills. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Isolate hazard area and deny entry.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Safe Handling Precautions: Avoid generating dust. See Section 8, “Exposure Controls and Personal Protection”.

Storage: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits have been established for this material. The exposure limits for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated are applicable.

OSHA (PEL): 15 mg/m3 (TWA, total particulates) 5 mg/m3 (TWA, respirable particulates)

Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.

Personal Protection: In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132, subpart I, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to this material.

Respiratory Protection: If workplace conditions warrant a respirator, a respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 must be followed. Refer to NIOSH 42 CFR 84 for applicable certified respirators.

Eye/Face Protection: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a face shield. An eyewash station should be readily available near areas of use.

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Skin and Body Protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Chemical-resistant gloves should be worn at all times when handling chemicals.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Descriptive Properties

Appearance purple crystalline powder (physical state, color, etc.): Molecular Formula: LaB6 Molar Mass (g/mol): 203.78 Odor: odorless(a) Odor threshold: not available pH: not available Evaporation rate: not applicable Melting point/freezing point (ºC): ≈ 2210 (≈ 3812 ºF)(a) Relative Density 4.7(a) as specific gravity: Vapor Pressure (mmHg): not applicable Vapor Density (air = 1): not applicable Viscosity (cP): not applicable Solubility(ies): insoluble in water and HCl Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): not available Particle Size: not available

Thermal Stability Properties Autoignition Temperature (ºC): not available Thermal Decomposition (ºC): not available Initial boiling point and boiling range: decomposes Explosive Limits, LEL (Volume %): not available Explosive Limits, UEL (Volume %): not available Flash Point (ºC): not available Flammability (solid, gas): not available

(a) Vendor supplied health and safety information.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

Stability: X Stable Unstable

Possible Hazardous Reactions: No data available.

Conditions to Avoid: Generating dust.

Incompatible Materials: No data available.

Fire/Explosion Information: See Section 5, “Fire Fighting Measures”.

Hazardous Decomposition: Oxides of lanthanum and boron.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will Occur X Will Not Occur

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Route of Exposure: X Inhalation X Skin Ingestion

Symptoms Related to the Physical, Chemical and Toxicological Characteristics: May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.

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Potential Health Effects (Acute, Chronic and Delayed):

Inhalation: Inhalation may cause coughing, sneezing, runny nose and tightness in the chest.

Skin Contact: Skin contact may cause itching, redness and swelling.

Eye Contact: Eye contact may be painful with tearing, redness and swelling.

Ingestion: No data available; ingestion of large amounts may result in adverse effects to the gastrointestinal system.

Numerical Measures of Toxicity:

Acute Toxicity: Not classified; no data available.

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not classified; no data available.

Serious Eye damage/ Eye irritation: Not classified; no data available.

Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified; no data available.

Skin Sensitization: Not classified; no data available.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified; no data available.

Carcinogenicity: Not classified. Listed as a Carcinogen/Potential Carcinogen Yes X No Lanthanum boride is not listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA as a carcinogen/potential carcinogen.

Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified; no data available.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: Not classified; no data available.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure: Not classified; no data available.

Aspiration Hazard: Not classified; no data available.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Data: No data available.

Persistence and Degradability: No data available.

Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available.

Mobility in Soil: No data available.

Other Adverse effects: No data available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

U.S. DOT and IATA: Not regulated by DOT or IATA.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. Regulations:

CERCLA Sections 102a/103 (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.

SARA Title III Section 302 (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.

SARA Title III Section 304 (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated.

SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.

OSHA Process Safety (29 CFR 1910.119): Not regulated.

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SARA Title III Sections 311/312 Hazardous Categories (40 CFR 370.21):

ACUTE HEALTH: No. CHRONIC HEALTH: No. FIRE: No. REACTIVE: No. PRESSURE: No.

State Regulations: California Proposition 65: Not listed.

U.S. TSCA Inventory: Listed.

TSCA 12(b), Export Notification: Not listed.

Canadian Regulations: WHMIS Information: Not provided for this material.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Issue Date: 29 October 2015

Sources: ChemAdvisor, Inc., SDS Lanthanum Boride, 22 September 2015.

Vendor MSDS, H.C. Starck, Lanthanum Boride, 16 March 2004.

CDC; NIOSH; NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards; Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Safety and Health; Particulates not otherwise regulated, 13 February 2015; available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0480.html (accessed Oct 2015).

Key of Acronyms:

ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hygienists ALI Annual Limit on Intake NTP National Toxicology Program CAS Chemical Abstracts Service OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, PEL Permissible Exposure Limit Compensation, and Liability Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act DOT Department of Transportation REL Recommended Exposure Limit EC50 Effective Concentration, 50 % RM Reference Material EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial RQ Reportable Quantity Chemical Substances EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances Act IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act IATA International Air Transportation Association SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health SRM Standard Reference Material LC50 Lethal Concentration, 50 % STEL Short Term Exposure Limit LD50 Lethal Dose, 50 % TLV Threshold Limit Value LEL Lower Explosive Limit TPQ Threshold Planning Quantity MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act NFPA National Fire Protection Association TWA Time Weighted Average NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health UEL Upper Explosive Limit NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Disclaimer: Physical and chemical data contained in this SDS are provided only for use in assessing the hazardous nature of the material. The SDS was prepared carefully, using current references; however, NIST does not certify the data in the SDS. The certified values for this material are given in the NIST Certificate of Analysis.

Users of this SRM should ensure that the SDS in their possession is current. This can be accomplished by contacting the SRM Program: telephone (301) 975-2200; fax (301) 948-3730; e-mail srmmsds@nist.gov; or via the Internet at http://www.nist.gov/srm.

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