Thulium (III) Nitrate Pentahydrate 3607 SDS

SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

PRODUCT NAME: Thulium (III) Nitrate Pentahydrate

PRODUCT NUMBER: 3607

CAS NUMBER: 36548-87-5

MANUFACTURER:

Prochem, Inc. PHONE: 815-398-1788 826 Roosevelt Road FAX: 815-398-1810 Rockford, IL 61109 TOLL FREE: 800-795-8788

IN CASE OF TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY CONTACT CHEM-TREC: 1-800-424-9300

SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE

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Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Phrases

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. P220 Keep/store away from clothing/combustible material. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with waster for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CNTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

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SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Cont.)

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place.

HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 2 NFPA RATING: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 2 Specific Hazard: OX

EYE CONTACT: Causes irritation of the eyes. SKIN CONTACT: Causes irritation of the skin. INHALATION: Causes irritation to the respiratory system. INGESTION: May cause irritation.

SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula: Tm(NO3)3 Ÿ 5H2O

Molecular Weight: 445.03

CHEMICAL NAME CAS# %

Thulium (III) Nitrate 36548-87-5 100

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE EXPOSURE: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for several minutes. Assure adequate flushing under eyelids. Consult a physician. SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation or redness persists. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary. INGESTION: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention if necessary.

SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT: Not available. AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available EXPLOSION LIMITS: Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Cool containers with water. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Nitrogen oxides and thulium oxides This product is an oxidizer – under proper conditions they can give up their oxygen to other materials, which in turn can detonate.

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear all appropriate equipment when using this material. Ensure adequate ventilation. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent spillage from entering drains or allowing to be released into the environment. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Absorb spill with inert materials (dry lime or soda ash), then place in applicable chemical waste container.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dusts. Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking.

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SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE (Cont.)

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Hygroscopic.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS: This product contains no components with occupational exposure limit values. EYE PROTECTION: Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. SKIN PROTECTION: Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron, or lab coat. VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. RESPIRATOR: Use an approved respirator ADDITIONAL PROTECTION: Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling.

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

COLOR AND FORM: Light green- white solid. ODOR: Not available MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 445.03 BOILING POINT: Not available MELTING POINT: Not available SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available VAPOR DENSITY: No data available SOLUBILITY: Soluble

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Humid conditions (slightly hygroscopic) INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong reducing agents and strong acids DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Nitrogen oxides and thulium oxides

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY: Not available CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified a carcinogen. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available TETRATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available

To the best of our knowledge the toxicological effects of this compound have not been fully investigated.

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL DATA

No data available.

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in according to local, state, and federal regulations.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION DATA

UN1477 Marine Pollutant: No

Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s.

(Thulium nitrate)

CLASS 5.1

PG III

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SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory

DSCL (EEC): Listed on the DSCL inventory

SARA 302/304: Not Listed

SARA 311/312: Reactivity Hazard

SARA (TITLE 313): Not Listed

CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Not Listed

PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW: Thulium (III) Nitrate pentahydrate

NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW: Thulium (III) Nitrate pentahydrate

WHMIS CANADA: Not Listed

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

DISCLAIMER: The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Prochem, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information in this document or any use of the product based on the information. DATE PREPARED: 09/14

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