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Check the original PDF for safety information. - **Document title:** Scandium foil SDS – Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\) - **Publisher:** Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\) - **Material:** Scandium foil - **CAS number:** 7440\-20\-2 - **Product code / grade:** ALFAA00294 - **Document type:** SDS - **Original language:** English - **Region:** United Kingdom - **Revision date:** 27\-Jul\-2026 - **Page count:** 8 - **Original filename:** thermofisher\-ALFAA00294\-Scandium\-EN\.pdf - **RESDS page:** https://resds\.com/document/scandium\-foil\-sds\-avocado\-research\-chemicals\-ltd\-part\-of\-thermo\-fisher\-en\-314be3f860 - **Original PDF:** https://resds\.com/pdf/scandium\-foil\-sds\-avocado\-research\-chemicals\-ltd\-part\-of\-thermo\-fisher\-en\-314be3f860\.pdf - **Source URL:** https://assets\.thermofisher\.com/DirectWebViewer/private/results\.aspx?LANGUAGE=d\_\_EN&PLANT=d\_\_ALF&SKU=ALFAA00294&SUBFORMAT=d\_\_CGV4&page=NewSearch - **Description:** Collected by RESDS\. Original publisher PDF retained\. Original manufacturer safety data sheet for Scandium foil\. Product number: ALFAA00294\. Original revision: 27\-Jul\-2026\. Published under the file\-level authorization confirmed by the user for the frozen 1,125\-file manifest\. ## Page 1 ```text Page 1 / 8 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026 Version 5 ALFAA00294 Scandium foil SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 产品说明:产品说明:产品说明:产品说明: 钪箔,钪箔,钪箔,钪箔,0.127mm0.127mm0.127mm0.127mm (0.005in)厚(0.005in)厚(0.005in)厚(0.005in)厚 Product Description: Scandium foil Cat No. : 00294 CAS No 7440-20-2 Molecular Formula Sc Supplier Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd. (Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) Shore Road, Heysham Lancashire, LA3 2XY, United Kingdom Office Tel: +44 (0) 1524 850506 Office Fax: +44 (0) 1524 850608 Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-227-6701 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11 Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99 CHEMTREC Tel. No. US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887 E-mail address begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals. Uses advised against No Information available SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Physical State Appearance Odor Powder Solid Grey Odorless Emergency Overview Flammable solid. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids. Category 2 Label Elements Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 ``` ## Page 2 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 2 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Precautionary Statements Prevention P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Response P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Storage P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant Physical and Chemical Hazards Combustible material. Health Hazards The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health. Environmental hazards Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component CAS No Weight % Scandium 7440-20-2 > 99.9 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Get medical attention. Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention. Ingestion Clean mouth with water. Get medical attention. Most important symptoms and effects No information available. Self-Protection of the First Aider Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 ``` ## Page 3 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 3 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Water. Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Flammable. Combustible material. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Environmental Precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Methods for Containment and Clean Up Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Flammables area. Keep under nitrogen. Specific Use(s) Use in laboratories SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control Parameters Monitoring methods BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of exposure to chemical and biological agents. MDHS14/3 General methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable and inhalable dust Exposure Controls Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source. Personal protective equipment Eye Protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) (European standard - EN 166) Hand Protection Protective gloves ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 ``` ## Page 4 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 4 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Glove material Breakthrough time Glove thickness EU standard Glove comments Natural rubber See manufacturers - EN 374 (minimum requirement) Nitrile rubber recommendations Neoprene PVC Inspect gloves before use. Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. (Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information) Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatability, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g. sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion. Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination. Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced Small scale/Laboratory use Maintain adequate ventilation Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Environmental exposure controls No information available. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Grey Physical State Powder Solid Odor Odorless Odor Threshold No data available pH No information available Melting Point/Range 1539 °C / 2802.2 °F Softening Point No data available Boiling Point/Range 2730 °C / 4946 °F Flash Point No information available Method - No information available Evaporation Rate Not applicable Solid Flammability (solid,gas) No information available Explosion Limits No data available Vapor Pressure No data available Vapor Density Not applicable Solid Specific Gravity / Density 2.990 Bulk Density No data available Water Solubility reacts with water Solubility in other solvents No information available Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) Autoignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity Not applicable Solid Explosive Properties No information available Oxidizing Properties No information available Molecular Formula Sc Molecular Weight 44.96 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 ``` ## Page 5 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 5 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Air sensitive. Hazardous Reactions No information available. Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Exposure to air. Incompatible products. Materials to avoid Halogens. Hazardous Decomposition Products None under normal use conditions. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product (a) acute toxicity; (b) skin corrosion/irritation; No data available (c) serious eye damage/irritation; No data available (d) respiratory or skin sensitization; Respiratory No data available Skin No data available (e) germ cell mutagenicity; No data available (f) carcinogenicity; No data available There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product (g) reproductive toxicity; No data available (h) STOT-single exposure; No data available (i) STOT-repeated exposure; No data available Target Organs No information available. (j) aspiration hazard; Not applicable Solid Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available delayed SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 ``` ## Page 6 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 6 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Ecotoxicity effects . Persistence and Degradability Persistence Soluble in water, Persistence is unlikely, based on information available. Degradability Not relevant for inorganic substances. Bioaccumulative Potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely Mobility in soil The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility Highly mobile in soils Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Persistent Organic Pollutant This product does not contain any known or suspected substance Ozone Depletion Potential This product does not contain any known or suspected substance SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from Residues/Unused Waste is classified as hazardous. Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives Products on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Contaminated Packaging Dispose of this container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Other Information Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used. Do not flush to sewer. Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Road and Rail Transport UN-No UN3089 Proper Shipping Name Metal powder, flammable, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group III IMDG/IMO UN-No UN3089 Proper Shipping Name Metal powder, flammable, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group III IATA UN-No UN3089 Proper Shipping Name Metal powder, flammable, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group III Special Precautions for User No special precautions required SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 ``` ## Page 7 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 7 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ International Inventories X = listed, China (IECSC), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), U.S.A. (TSCA), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), Korea (KECL). Component The List of IECSC EINECS TSCA DSL PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS KECL Inventory of dangerous Hazardous goods GB Chemicals 12268 - (2015 2012 Edition) Scandium - - X 231-129-2 X - - X X KE-30878 National Regulations SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Prepared By Health, Safety and Environmental Department Revision Date 27-Jul-2026 Revision Summary Not applicable. Training Advice Chemical hazard awareness training, incorporating labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hygiene. Use of personal protective equipment, covering appropriate selection, compatibility, breakthrough thresholds, care, maintenance, fit and standards. First aid for chemical exposure, including the use of eye wash and safety showers. Legend CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances Substances List PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals WEL - Workplace Exposure Limit TWA - Time Weighted Average ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer DNEL - Derived No Effect Level PNEC - Predicted No Effect Concentration RPE - Respiratory Protective Equipment LD50 - Lethal Dose 50% LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50% EC50 - Effective Concentration 50% NOEC - No Observed Effect Concentration POW - Partition coefficient Octanol:Water PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic vPvB - very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime Transport Association Dangerous Goods Code ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Dangerous Goods by Road Ships OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate BCF - Bioconcentration factor VOC - (Volatile Organic Compound) Key literature references and sources for data https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 ``` ## Page 8 ```text ALFAA00294 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 8 / 8 Scandium foil ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text End of Safety Data Sheet ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 ```