# Gadolinium Telluride SDS – ProChem, Inc\. Text extracted from the original PDF. Tables, images, symbols and OCR may differ. Check the original PDF for safety information. - **Document title:** Gadolinium Telluride SDS – ProChem, Inc\. - **Publisher:** ProChem, Inc\. - **Material:** Gadolinium Telluride - **CAS number:** 12160\-99\-5 - **Product code / grade:** 1846 - **Document type:** SDS - **Original language:** English - **Region:** United States - **Revision date:** 07/14 - **Page count:** 4 - **Original filename:** prochem\-1846\.GadoliniumTelluride\.pdf - **RESDS page:** https://resds\.com/document/gadolinium\-telluride\-sds\-prochem\-en\-9062b9e62f - **Original PDF:** https://resds\.com/pdf/gadolinium\-telluride\-sds\-prochem\-en\-9062b9e62f\.pdf - **Source URL:** https://prochemonline\.com/wp\-content/uploads/2021/06/1846\.GadoliniumTelluride\.pdf - **Description:** Collected by RESDS\. Original publisher PDF retained\. Original manufacturer safety data sheet for Gadolinium Telluride\. Product number: 1846\. Original revision: 07/14\. Published under the file\-level authorization confirmed by the user for the frozen 1,125\-file manifest\. ## Page 1 ```text SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION PRODUCT NAME: Gadolinium Telluride PRODUCT NUMBER: 1846 CAS NUMBER: 12160-99-5 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 H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary Phrases P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if your feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. GADOLINIUM TELLURIDE PAGE 1 ``` ## Page 2 ```text SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Cont.) HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health: 2 Fire: 0 Physical Hazard: 0 NFPA RATING: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 EYE CONTACT: Causes serious eye irritation. SKIN CONTACT: Causes skin irritation. INHALATION: May cause irritation and damage to the respiratory system, a dry mouth, and garlic odor to breath, sweat, and urine. INGESTION: May cause irritation to gastrointestinal tract, dry mouth, suppression of sweat, and garlic odor to breath and urine. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula: Gd2Te3 Molecular Weight: 697.30 CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % Gadolinium Telluride 12160-99-5 100 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 with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention. 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. Give oxygen if deemed necessary. If not breathing administer CPR. Get emergency care immediately. INGESTION: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention. SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: Product is not flammable AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: No data EXPLOSION LIMITS: No data EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use fire fighting measures for the surrounding materials. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Tellurium oxides and gadolinium oxides. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment to avoid all exposure to with the material. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Do not let enter drains or allow to be released into environment. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear approved personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials. GADOLINIUM TELLURIDE PAGE 2 ``` ## Page 3 ```text SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EYE PROTECTION: Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields, or safety goggles, face shield when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. SKIN PROTECTION: Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron, or lab coat. VENTILATION: Handle in an efficient chemical fume hood. RESPIRATOR: Approved NIOSH dust respirator. ADDITIONAL PROTECTION: Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers, and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES COLOR AND FORM: Black solid MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 697.30 BOILING POINT: No data available MELTING POINT: 1255° C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7.7 gm/ml VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable SOLUBILITY: Insoluble SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not available INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Tellurium oxides and gadolinium oxides SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ACUTE TOXICITY: No data CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a confirmed carcinogen. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: No data TETRATOGENIC EFFECTS: No data RTECS: No data ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dry mouth, garlic-like breath odor, loss of appetite, metallic taste, nausea, and weakness. 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 Not a dangerous substance GADOLINIUM TELLURIDE PAGE 3 ``` ## Page 4 ```text SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA: Listed in the TSCA SARA (TITLE 313): This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold. MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Gadolinium telluride NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Gadolinium telluride 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: 07/14 GADOLINIUM TELLLURIDE PAGE 4 ```