Praseodymium (III) Chloride, Anhydrous – ProChem SDS PAGE 1 SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION PRODUCT NAME: Praseodymium (III) Chloride, Anhydrous PRODUCT NUMBER: 2968 CAS NUMBER: 10361-79-2 SYNONYMS: Praseodymium trichloride 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 Pictogram Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Phrases P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with waster for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 1 NFPA RATING: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 1 EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation. SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation. INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Dusts may cause asthma attacks and lung damage such as lung granulomas. Large doses may cause immediate defecation, writhing, loss of muscle coordination, labored respiration, sedation, hypotension, and cardiovascular failure. INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal irritation. PRASEODYMIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS PAGE 1 PAGE 2 SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula: PrCl3 Molecular Weight: 247.24 CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % Praseodymium (III) Chloride, anhydrous 10361-79-2 100 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES EYE EXPOSURE: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. SKIN EXPOSURE: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek medical attention. 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: Product is not flammable AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available EXPLOSION LIMITS: Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride gas and praseodymium oxide 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. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Without raising dust, sweep up and place in proper container for disposal. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts and aerosols. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials. Store away from water, moisture, and oxidizing agents. Product is hygroscopic. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. EYE PROTECTION: Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles and face shield SKIN PROTECTION: Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and a complete suit protecting against chemicals 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: Green solid ODOR: None MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 247.24 BOILING POINT: 1700° C PRASEODYMIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Cont.) MELTING POINT: 786°C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 4.02 gm/ml VAPOR DENSITY: No data available SOLUBILITY: Soluble SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid moisture INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing agents, water, and moisture DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride and praseodymium chloride SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ACUTE TOXICITY: LD50 Intraperitoneal – rat – 1,318mg/kg. skn – rbt 500mg/24H MLD eye – rbt 50mg. scu-rat LDLO: 5000mg/kg. ivn- rat LD50:3500µg/kg orl-mus LD50: 2987mg/kg. ipr-mus LD50: 359mg/kg scu-mus LD50: 1659mg/kg. scu-rbt LD50 351mg/kg ivn-rbt LDLO 200mg/kg. ipr-gpg LD50: 125mg/kg ivn-gpg LDLO: 440mg/kg. scu-frg LD50: 879mg/kg. 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 RTECS: TU0175000 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 Not a dangerous good. 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: Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard SARA (TITLE 313): Not Listed CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Not Listed NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Praseodymium trichloride PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Praseodymium trichloride 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: 08/14 PRASEODYMIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS PAGE 3