Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) 93-6008 SDS

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1 Identification

· Product name

· Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

· Item number: 93-6008 · CAS Number: 16454-60-7

· Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet · Manufacturer/Supplier: Strem Chemicals, Inc. 7 Mulliken Way NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950 USA info@strem.com

· Information department: Technical Department · Emergency telephone number: EMERGENCY: CHEMTREC: + 1 (800) 424-9300 During normal opening times: +1 (978) 499-1600

2 Hazard(s) identification

· Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS03 Flame over circle d~ Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.

GHS07 d~ Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

· Label elements · GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms d~ d~ GHS03 GHS07

· Signal word Danger

· Hazard-determining components of labeling: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) · Hazard statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. (Contd. on page 2) US

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Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

(Contd. of page 1) · Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Classification system: · NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)

3 Health = 1 1 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0

The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)

HEALTH 1 Health = 1 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

· Other hazards · Results of PBT and vPvB assessment · PBT: Not applicable. · vPvB: Not applicable.

3 Composition/information on ingredients

· Chemical characterization: Substances · CAS No. Description 16454-60-7 Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

4 First-aid measures

· Description of first aid measures · After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation. · After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. · After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. · After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor. · Information for doctor: · Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available. · Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.

5 Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media · Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. (Contd. on page 3) US

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Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

(Contd. of page 2) · Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available. · Advice for firefighters · Protective equipment: No special measures required.

6 Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required. · Environmental precautions: No special measures required. · Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. · Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. · Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals · PAC-1: Substance is not listed.

· PAC-2: Substance is not listed.

· PAC-3: Substance is not listed.

7 Handling and storage

· Handling: · Precautions for safe handling Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. · Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities · Storage: · Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. · Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. · Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles. · Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8 Exposure controls/personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.

· Control parameters · Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required. · Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.

· Exposure controls · Personal protective equipment: · General protective and hygienic measures: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. (Contd. on page 4) US

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Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

(Contd. of page 3) Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. · Breathing equipment: A NIOSH approved respirator in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. · Protection of hands:

Protective gloves _S

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation · Material of gloves The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. · Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. · Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles _R

9 Physical and chemical properties

· Information on basic physical and chemical properties · General Information · Appearance: Form: Crystalline Color: Violet · Odor: Odorless · Odor threshold: Not determined.

· pH-value: Not applicable.

· Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined. Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.

· Flash point: Not applicable.

· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined.

· Ignition temperature:

Decomposition temperature: Not determined.

· Auto igniting: Not determined.

· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

· Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined. Upper: Not determined.

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Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

(Contd. of page 4)

· Vapor pressure: Not applicable.

· Density: Not determined. · Relative density Not determined. · Vapor density Not applicable. · Evaporation rate Not applicable.

· Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble.

· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.

· Viscosity: Dynamic: Not applicable. Kinematic: Not applicable.

· Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.0 % VOC content: 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gl

Solids content: 100.0 % · Other information No further relevant information available.

10 Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity No further relevant information available. · Chemical stability · Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. · Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known. · Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available. · Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available. · Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

11 Toxicological information

· Information on toxicological effects · Acute toxicity: · Primary irritant effect: · on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. · on the eye: Irritating effect. · Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. · Additional toxicological information:

· Carcinogenic categories · IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Substance is not listed.

· NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed.

· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not listed.

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Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

(Contd. of page 5)

12 Ecological information

· Toxicity · Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available. · Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available. · Behavior in environmental systems: · Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available. · Mobility in soil No further relevant information available. · Additional ecological information: · General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water. · Results of PBT and vPvB assessment · PBT: Not applicable. · vPvB: Not applicable. · Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

13 Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods · Recommendation: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

· Uncleaned packagings: · Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information

· UN-Number · DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1477

· UN proper shipping name · DOT Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. · IMDG, IATA NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

· Transport hazard class(es)

· DOT dc`jzt

· Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances · Label 5.1

· IMDG, IATA dc`jz

· Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances · Label 5.1

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Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO)

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· Packing group · DOT, IMDG, IATA II

· Environmental hazards: · Marine pollutant: No

· Special precautions for user Not applicable. · EMS Number: F-A,S-Q · Stowage Category A · Segregation Code SG38 Stow "separated from" ammonium compounds. SG49 Stow "separated from" cyanides

· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.

· Transport/Additional information:

· DOT · Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 kg On cargo aircraft only: 25 kg

· IMDG · Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg · Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g

· UN "Model Regulation": UN 1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 5.1, II

15 Regulatory information

· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture · Sara · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed.

· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is listed.

· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Substance is not listed. · Proposition 65 · Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed.

· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed.

· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed.

· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed. (Contd. on page 8) US

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(Contd. of page 7)

· Carcinogenic categories · EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Substance is not listed.

· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) Substance is not listed.

· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is not listed. · GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms d~ d~ GHS03 GHS07

· Signal word Danger

· Hazard-determining components of labeling: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) · Hazard statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. · Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16 Other information

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

· Department issuing SDS: Technical Department. · Contact: Technical Director · Date of preparation / last revision 07/21/2021 / - · Abbreviations and acronyms: ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods DOT: US Department of Transportation IATA: International Air Transport Association ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA) HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA) VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU) (Contd. on page 9) US

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(Contd. of page 8) PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health TLV: Threshold Limit Value PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit REL: Recommended Exposure Limit Ox. Sol. 2: Oxidizing solids – Category 2 Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2 Eye Irrit. 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2A STOT SE 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3 US

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