# Scandium Chloride Hexahydrate – ProChem SDS

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- **Document title:** Scandium Chloride Hexahydrate – ProChem SDS
- **Publisher:** ProChem, Inc\.
- **Material:** Scandium Chloride Hexahydrate
- **CAS number:** 20662\-14\-0
- **Product code / grade:** 3131
- **Document type:** SDS
- **Original language:** English
- **Region:** United States
- **Revision date:** 05/14
- **Page count:** 3
- **Original filename:** prochem\-scandium\-iii\-chloride\-hexahydrate\-3131\.pdf
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- **Description:** Collected by RESDS\. Original publisher PDF retained\. Original ProChem SDS for Scandium Chloride Hexahydrate\. Product number 3131; revision 05/14\. Publication authorized by the user on 2026\-09\-14\.

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 SECTION 1  PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

 PRODUCT NAME:   Scandium Chloride Hexahydrate

 PRODUCT NO:      3131

 CAS NO:             20662-14-0


 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

 Not a dangerous substance according to the GHS

 HMIS CLASSIFICATION:
 Health: 0            Flammability: 0                  Reactivity: 0
 NFPA RATING:
 Health: 0              Fire: 0                           Reactivity Hazard: 0

 EYE CONTACT: May be a mild irritant to the eyes.
 SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight irritation of the skin.
 INHALATION: Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract.
 INGESTION: May cause respiratory tract irritation.

 SECTION 3   COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS


 Formula:   ScCl3 ! 6H2O

 Molecular Weight: 259.41


  CHEMICAL NAME                CAS#              %               ACGIH (TWA)            OSHA (PEL)


 Scandium chloride hexahydrate             20662-14-0                   100               No data                   No data





SCANDIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE                                                             PAGE 1
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SECTION 4   FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE EXPOSURE: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure flushing under eyelids. A
victim may need assistance in keeping their eyelids open. Get immediate competent medical attention.
SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation
persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases, seek immediate medical assistance.
INGESTION: Seek medical assistance immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT: Product is not flammable
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
EXPLOSION LIMITS: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:   If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride gas and scandium oxide

SECTION 6   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear approved personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or
gas.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Do not let product enter drains or allow to be released into the environment.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with
diatomcaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable inert material and swept up.

SECTION 7   HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Keep container tightly sealed. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust
is formed.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store material in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry area.

SECTION 8  EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

EYE PROTECTION: Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields, safety goggles, or face shield when handling a chemicals
substance in the laboratory.
SKIN PROTECTION: Chemical resistant gloves.
VENTILATION:  If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
RESPIRATOR:   If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 19-10.134.

SECTION 9   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

COLOR AND FORM: White powder
MELTING POINT: 63-66°C
BOILING POINT: No data available
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 259.41
ODOR: Odorless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: No data available
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble




SCANDIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE                                                             PAGE 2
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SECTION 10   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Air and moisture stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No hazardous polymerization
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents and active metals
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride and scandium oxide

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA

RTECS DATA: No information available in the RTECS files.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: No data
TETRATOGENIC EFFECTS: No data

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

SECTION 12  ECOLOGICAL DATA

No information available

SECTION 13  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

SECTION 14  TRANSPORTATION DATA

Non-hazardous material


SECTION 15  REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA Inventory
SARA 302 COMPONENTS: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA (TITLE 313): This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De
Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 HAZARDS: No SARA Hazards
MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENETS: No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Scandium trichloride hexahydrate
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Scandium trichloride hexahydrate
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65 COMPONENTS: This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

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: 05/14
SDS DEPT.





SCANDIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE                                                             PAGE 3
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