Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) – Strem SDS PAGE 1 Page 1/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 1 Identification · Product name · Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) · Item number: 64-3500 · Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet · Manufacturer/Supplier: Strem Chemicals, Inc. 7 Mulliken Way NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950 USA info@strem.com · Information department: Technical Department · Emergency telephone number: EMERGENCY: CHEMTREC: + 1 (800) 424-9300 During normal opening times: +1 (978) 499-1600 2 Hazard(s) identification · Classification of the substance or mixture GHS02 Flame d~ Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. GHS08 Health hazard d~ Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. GHS07 d~ Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. · Label elements · GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms d~ d~ d~ GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 · Signal word Danger · Hazard-determining components of labeling: toluene · Hazard statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. (Contd. on page 2) US 44.1.1 PAGE 2 Page 2/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 1) H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. · Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Classification system: · NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0 · Other hazards · Results of PBT and vPvB assessment · PBT: Not applicable. · vPvB: Not applicable. 3 Composition/information on ingredients · Chemical characterization: Mixtures · Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions. · Dangerous components: 108-88-3 toluene 75.0% 4 First-aid measures · Description of first aid measures · General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident. · After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation. · After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. · After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. · After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor. · Information for doctor: · Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available. (Contd. on page 3) US 44.1.1 PAGE 3 Page 3/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 2) · Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available. 5 Fire-fighting measures · Extinguishing media · Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. · For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet · Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture During heating or in case of fire poisonous gases are produced. · Advice for firefighters · Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device. 6 Accidental release measures · Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Mount respiratory protective device. Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. · Environmental precautions: Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and cellars. · Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. · Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. · Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals · PAC-1: 108-88-3 toluene 67 ppm · PAC-2: 108-88-3 toluene 560 ppm · PAC-3: 108-88-3 toluene 3700* ppm 7 Handling and storage · Handling: · Precautions for safe handling Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care. Prevent formation of aerosols. · Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges. Keep respiratory protective device available. (Contd. on page 4) US 44.1.1 PAGE 4 Page 4/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 3) · Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities · Storage: · Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. · Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. · Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. · Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available. 8 Exposure controls/personal protection · Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. · Control parameters · Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: 108-88-3 toluene PEL Long-term value: 200 ppm Ceiling limit value: 300; 500* ppm *10-min peak per 8-hr shift REL Short-term value: 560 mg/m³, 150 ppm Long-term value: 375 mg/m³, 100 ppm TLV Long-term value: 75 mg/m³, 20 ppm BEI · Ingredients with biological limit values: 108-88-3 toluene BEI 0.02 mg/L Medium: blood Time: prior to last shift of workweek Parameter: Toluene 0.03 mg/L Medium: urine Time: end of shift Parameter: Toluene 0.3 mg/g creatinine Medium: urine Time: end of shift Parameter: o-Cresol with hydrolysis (background) · Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. · Exposure controls · Personal protective equipment: · General protective and hygienic measures: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Store protective clothing separately. Avoid contact with the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. · Breathing equipment: A NIOSH approved respirator in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. (Contd. on page 5) US 44.1.1 PAGE 5 Page 5/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 4) · Protection of hands: Protective gloves _S The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation · Material of gloves The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application. · Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. · Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles _R 9 Physical and chemical properties · Information on basic physical and chemical properties · General Information · Appearance: Form: Viscous Color: Colorless · Odor: Unpleasant · Odor threshold: Not determined. · pH-value: Not determined. · Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined. Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined. · Flash point: 4 °C (39 °F) (solvent) · Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined. · Ignition temperature: 535 °C (995 °F) · Decomposition temperature: Not determined. · Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting. · Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures are possible. · Explosion limits: Lower: 1.2 Vol % Upper: 7.0 Vol % · Vapor pressure at 20 °C (68 °F): 29 hPa (22 mm Hg) (Contd. on page 6) US 44.1.1 PAGE 6 Page 6/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 5) · Density: Not determined. · Relative density Not determined. · Vapor density Not determined. · Evaporation rate Not determined. · Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix. · Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined. · Viscosity: Dynamic: Not determined. Kinematic: Not determined. · Solvent content: Organic solvents: 75.0 % VOC content: 75.0 % 750.0 g/l / 6.26 lb/gl · Other information No further relevant information available. 10 Stability and reactivity · Reactivity No further relevant information available. · Chemical stability · Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. · Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known. · Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available. · Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available. · Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known. 11 Toxicological information · Information on toxicological effects · Acute toxicity: · LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: 108-88-3 toluene Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg (rat) Dermal LD50 12124 mg/kg (rabbit) Inhalative LC50/4 h 5320 mg/l (mouse) · Primary irritant effect: · on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. · on the eye: No irritating effect. · Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. · Additional toxicological information: The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Irritant · Carcinogenic categories · IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) 108-88-3 toluene 3 (Contd. on page 7) US 44.1.1 PAGE 7 Page 7/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 6) · NTP (National Toxicology Program) None of the ingredients is listed. · OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) None of the ingredients is listed. 12 Ecological information · Toxicity · Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available. · Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available. · Behavior in environmental systems: · Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available. · Mobility in soil No further relevant information available. · Additional ecological information: · General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water. · Results of PBT and vPvB assessment · PBT: Not applicable. · vPvB: Not applicable. · Other adverse effects No further relevant information available. 13 Disposal considerations · Waste treatment methods · Recommendation: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. · Uncleaned packagings: · Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. 14 Transport information · UN-Number · DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1993 · UN proper shipping name · DOT Flammable liquids, n.o.s. · IMDG, IATA FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. · Transport hazard class(es) · DOT dc`gxo · Class 3 Flammable liquids (Contd. on page 8) US 44.1.1 PAGE 8 Page 8/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 7) · Label 3 · IMDG, IATA dc`gx · Class 3 Flammable liquids · Label 3 · Packing group · DOT, IMDG, IATA III · Environmental hazards: · Marine pollutant: No · Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids · EMS Number: F-E,S-E · Stowage Category A · Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable. · Transport/Additional information: · DOT · Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 60L On cargo aircraft only: 220L · IMDG · Limited quantities (LQ) 5L · Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml · UN "Model Regulation": UN 1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S., 3, III 15 Regulatory information · Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture · Sara · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredients is listed. · Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): All ingredients are listed. · TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All ingredients are listed. · Proposition 65 · Chemicals known to cause cancer: None of the ingredients is listed. · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredients is listed. (Contd. on page 9) US 44.1.1 PAGE 9 Page 9/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 8) · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredients is listed. · Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: All ingredients are listed. · Carcinogenic categories · EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) 108-88-3 toluene II · TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) 108-88-3 toluene A4 · NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) None of the ingredients is listed. · GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms d~ d~ d~ GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 · Signal word Danger · Hazard-determining components of labeling: toluene · Hazard statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. · Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. 16 Other information This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. · Department issuing SDS: Technical Department. · Contact: Technical Director · Date of preparation / last revision 07/18/2021 / - · Abbreviations and acronyms: ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) (Contd. on page 10) US 44.1.1 PAGE 10 Page 10/10 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/18/2021 Reviewed on 07/14/2021 Trade name: Gadolinium(III) 2-ethylhexanoate (approx. 25% in toluene) (Contd. of page 9) IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods DOT: US Department of Transportation IATA: International Air Transport Association ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA) HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA) VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU) LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health TLV: Threshold Limit Value PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit REL: Recommended Exposure Limit BEI: Biological Exposure Limit Flam. Liq. 3: Flammable liquids – Category 3 Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2 Repr. 2: Reproductive toxicity – Category 2 STOT SE 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3 STOT RE 2: Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – Category 2 Asp. Tox. 1: Aspiration hazard – Category 1 US 44.1.1