# Neodymium\(III\) nitrate hexahydrate \(99\.9%\-Nd\) \(REO\) – Strem SDS Text extracted from the original PDF. Tables, images, symbols and OCR may differ. Check the original PDF for safety information. - **Document title:** Neodymium\(III\) nitrate hexahydrate \(99\.9%\-Nd\) \(REO\) – Strem SDS - **Publisher:** Strem Chemicals, Inc\. - **Material:** Neodymium\(III\) nitrate hexahydrate \(99\.9%\-Nd\) \(REO\) - **CAS number:** 16454\-60\-7 - **Product code / grade:** 93\-6008 - **Document type:** SDS - **Original language:** English - **Region:** United States - **Revision date:** 07/21/2021 - **Page count:** 9 - **Original filename:** strem\-sd93\-6008\_us\.pdf - **RESDS page:** https://resds\.com/document/neodymium\-iii\-nitrate\-hexahydrate\-99\-9\-nd\-reo\-strem\-en\-648e23cf7e - **Original PDF:** https://resds\.com/pdf/neodymium\-iii\-nitrate\-hexahydrate\-99\-9\-nd\-reo\-strem\-en\-648e23cf7e\.pdf - **Source URL:** https://sds\.strem\.com/sd93\-6008\_US\.pdf - **Description:** Collected by RESDS\. Original publisher PDF retained\. Original Strem SDS for Neodymium\(III\) nitrate hexahydrate \(99\.9%\-Nd\) \(REO\)\. Product number 93\-6008; revision 07/21/2021\. Publication authorized by the user on 2026\-09\-14\. ## Page 1 ```text Page 1/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 1 Identification · Product name · Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) · Item number: 93-6008 · CAS Number: 16454-60-7 · 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 GHS03 Flame over circle d~ Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. GHS07 d~ Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. · Label elements · GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms d~ d~ GHS03 GHS07 · Signal word Danger · Hazard-determining components of labeling: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) · Hazard statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. (Contd. on page 2) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 2 ```text Page 2/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 1) · Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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) 3 Health = 1 1 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 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: Substances · CAS No. Description 16454-60-7 Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) 4 First-aid measures · Description of first aid measures · 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. If symptoms persist, 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. · 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. (Contd. on page 3) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 3 ```text Page 3/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 2) · 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 Not required. · Environmental precautions: No special measures required. · 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: Substance is not listed. · PAC-2: Substance is not listed. · PAC-3: Substance is not listed. 7 Handling and storage · Handling: · Precautions for safe handling Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. · Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required. · 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. 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: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. (Contd. on page 4) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 4 ```text Page 4/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 3) Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. · Breathing equipment: A NIOSH approved respirator in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. · 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. · 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: Crystalline Color: Violet · Odor: Odorless · Odor threshold: Not determined. · pH-value: Not applicable. · Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined. Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined. · Flash point: Not applicable. · Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined. · Ignition temperature: Decomposition temperature: Not determined. · Auto igniting: Not determined. · Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. · Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined. Upper: Not determined. (Contd. on page 5) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 5 ```text Page 5/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 4) · Vapor pressure: Not applicable. · Density: Not determined. · 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 % 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: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. · on the eye: 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. US (Contd. on page 6) 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 6 ```text Page 6/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 5) 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 UN1477 · UN proper shipping name · DOT Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. · IMDG, IATA NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. · Transport hazard class(es) · DOT dc`jzt · Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances · Label 5.1 · IMDG, IATA dc`jz · Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances · Label 5.1 (Contd. on page 7) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 7 ```text Page 7/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 6) · Packing group · DOT, IMDG, IATA II · Environmental hazards: · Marine pollutant: No · Special precautions for user Not applicable. · EMS Number: F-A,S-Q · Stowage Category A · Segregation Code SG38 Stow "separated from" ammonium compounds. SG49 Stow "separated from" cyanides · 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: 5 kg On cargo aircraft only: 25 kg · 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 1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 5.1, II 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 listed. · TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Substance is not 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. (Contd. on page 8) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 8 ```text Page 8/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 7) · 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). · Hazard pictograms d~ d~ GHS03 GHS07 · Signal word Danger · Hazard-determining components of labeling: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) · Hazard statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. · Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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 07/21/2021 / - · 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 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) (Contd. on page 9) US 44.1.1 ``` ## Page 9 ```text Page 9/9 Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HCS Printing date 07/21/2021 Reviewed on 07/21/2021 Trade name: Neodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Nd) (REO) (Contd. of page 8) 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 Ox. Sol. 2: Oxidizing solids – Category 2 Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2 Eye Irrit. 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2A STOT SE 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3 US 44.1.1 ```