Thulium powder (99.9% REO) – Strem SDS PAGE 1 Page 1/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 1 Identification · Product name · Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) · Item number: 93-6915 · CAS Number: 7440-30-4 · EC number: 231-140-2 · 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. Sol. 2 H228 Flammable solid. · Label elements · GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms d~ GHS02 · Signal word Warning · Hazard statements H228 Flammable solid. · Precautionary statements P231 Handle under inert gas. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P422 Store contents under inert gas. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. (Contd. on page 2) US 44.1.1 PAGE 2 Page 2/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 1) · Classification system: · NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 0 0 Fire = 0 0 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 0 Health = 0 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 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: Substances · CAS No. Description 7440-30-4 Thulium powder (99.9% REO) · Identification number(s) · EC number: 231-140-2 4 First-aid measures · Description of first aid measures · After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. · After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin. · After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. · After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor. · Information for doctor: · Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available. · Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available. 5 Fire-fighting measures · Extinguishing media · Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. · Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available. · Advice for firefighters · Protective equipment: No special measures required. 6 Accidental release measures · Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. · Environmental precautions: No special measures required. (Contd. on page 3) US 44.1.1 PAGE 3 Page 3/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 2) · Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: 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: 30 mg/m3 · PAC-2: 330 mg/m3 · PAC-3: 2,000 mg/m3 7 Handling and storage · Handling: Handle under inert gas. · Precautions for safe handling Open and handle receptacle with care. · Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges. · Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities · Storage: Store contents under inert gas. · 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. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles. · 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: Not required. · Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. · Exposure controls · Personal protective equipment: · General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. · Breathing equipment: Not required. · 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. (Contd. on page 4) US 44.1.1 PAGE 4 Page 4/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 3) 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. · 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: Safety glasses 9 Physical and chemical properties · Information on basic physical and chemical properties · General Information · Appearance: Form: Powder Color: Grey · Odor: Odorless · Odor threshold: Not determined. · pH-value: Not applicable. · Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: 1.545 °C (35 °F) Boiling point/Boiling range: 1.727 °C (35 °F) · Flash point: Not applicable. · Flammability (solid, gaseous): Flammable. · Ignition temperature: Decomposition temperature: Not determined. · Auto igniting: Not determined. · Danger of explosion: Not determined. · Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined. Upper: Not determined. · Vapor pressure: Not applicable. · Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 9.332 g/cm³ (77.87554 lbs/gal) · Relative density Not determined. · Vapor density Not applicable. · Evaporation rate Not applicable. · Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble. · Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined. · Viscosity: Dynamic: Not applicable. Kinematic: Not applicable. · Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.0 % (Contd. on page 5) US 44.1.1 PAGE 5 Page 5/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 4) VOC content: 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gl Solids content: 100.0 % · 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: · Primary irritant effect: · on the skin: No irritant effect. · on the eye: No irritating effect. · Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. · Additional toxicological information: · Carcinogenic categories · IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Substance is not listed. · NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed. · OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not 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. US (Contd. on page 6) 44.1.1 PAGE 6 Page 6/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 5) 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 UN3089 · UN proper shipping name · DOT Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. · IMDG, IATA METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. · Transport hazard class(es) · DOT dhc`gyq · Class 4 · Label 4.1 · IMDG, IATA dhc`gy · Class 4 · Label 4.1 · Packing group · DOT, IMDG, IATA III · Environmental hazards: · Marine pollutant: No · Special precautions for user Not applicable. · Segregation groups Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), powdered metals · Stowage Category A · Handling Code H1 Keep as dry as reasonably practicable · Segregation Code SG17 Stow "separated from" class 5.1 SG25 Stow "separated from" goods of classes 2.1 and 3. SG26 In addition: from goods of classes 2.1 and 3 when stowed on deck of a containership a minimum distance of two container spaces athwartship shall be maintained, when stowed on ro-ro ships a distance of 6 m athwartship shall be maintained. (Contd. on page 7) US 44.1.1 PAGE 7 Page 7/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 6) · Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable. · Transport/Additional information: · IMDG · Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg · Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g · UN "Model Regulation": UN 3089 METAL POWDERS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S., 4.1, III 15 Regulatory information · Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture · Sara · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed. · Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is not listed. · TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Substance is listed. · Proposition 65 · Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed. · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed. · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed. · Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed. · Carcinogenic categories · EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Substance is not listed. · TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) Substance is not listed. · NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is not listed. · GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). (Contd. on page 8) US 44.1.1 PAGE 8 Page 8/8 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Thulium powder (99.9% REO) (Contd. of page 7) · Hazard pictograms d~ GHS02 · Signal word Warning · Hazard statements H228 Flammable solid. · Precautionary statements P231 Handle under inert gas. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P422 Store contents under inert gas. 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 07/21/2021 / - · 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) 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 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) 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 Flam. Sol. 2: Flammable solids – Category 2 US 44.1.1