Ytterbium 2, 4-pentanedionate hydrate – ProChem SDS PAGE 1 SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION PRODUCT NAME: Ytterbium 2, 4-pentanedionate hydrate PRODUCT NUMBER: 3814 CAS NUMBER: 14284-98-1 SYNONYMS: Ytterbium (III) acetylacetonate hydrate, Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)ytterbium (III) hydrate, Ytterbium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate 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 H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary Phrases P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health: 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity Hazard: 1 NFPA RATING: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity Hazard: 1 YTTERBIUM 2, 4-PENTANEDIONATE PAGE 1 PAGE 2 SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Cont.) EYE CONTACT: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes. SKIN CONTACT: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. INHALATION: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula: Yb(CH3COCHCOCH3)3 Ÿ xH2O Molecular Weight: 470.37 CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % Ytterbium (II) 2, 4-pentanedionate 14284-98-1 100 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES EYE EXPOSURE: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eyelids open. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation 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: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: Not available AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available EXPLOSION LIMITS: Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder, or water spray. Fight large fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides and ytterbium oxides SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear all appropriate equipment when using this material. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep unprotected persons away. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent spillage from entering drains or allowing to be released into the environment. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly sealed. Keep away from heat and moisture. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Store away from oxidizing agents. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS: This product contains no substances 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. YTTERBIUM 2, 4-PENTANEDIONATE PAGE 2 PAGE 3 SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES COLOR AND FORM: White powder ODOR: None MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 470.37 BOILING POINT: Not Available MELTING POINT: Not Available SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not Available VAPOR DENSITY: No data available SOLUBILITY: Insoluble SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not available INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents and halogens DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides and ytterbium 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 CHRONIC TOXICITY: Not available RTECS: No data 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 SARA 302/304: Not Listed SARA 311/312: Not Listed SARA (TITLE 313): Not Listed CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Not Listed YTTERBIUM 2, 4-PENTANEDIONATE PAGE 3 PAGE 4 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: 10/14 YTTERBIUM 2, 4-PENTANEDIONATE PAGE 4