# Samarium \(III\) sulfate SDS – Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\)

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- **Document title:** Samarium \(III\) sulfate SDS – Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\)
- **Publisher:** Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\)
- **Material:** Samarium \(III\) sulfate
- **CAS number:** 13465\-58\-2
- **Product code / grade:** ALFAA14601
- **Document type:** SDS
- **Original language:** English
- **Region:** United Kingdom
- **Revision date:** 27\-Jul\-2026
- **Page count:** 7
- **Original filename:** thermofisher\-ALFAA14601\-Samarium\-EN\.pdf
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                                                                                                     Page 1 / 7             SAFETY DATA SHEET
                                                                                                     Revision Date 27-Jul-2026
                                                                                                                   Version 6


 ALFAA14601

                      Samarium (III) sulfate

   SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING


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Product Description:            Samarium (III) sulfate

Cat No. :                        14601
CAS No                           13465-58-2
Molecular Formula            Sm2 (SO4)3.8H2 O

Supplier                         Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd.
                                        (Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific)
                                 Shore Road, Heysham
                                     Lancashire, LA3 2XY,
                                    United Kingdom
                                        Office Tel: +44 (0) 1524 850506
                                        Office Fax: +44 (0) 1524 850608


Emergency Telephone Number     For information US call: 001-800-227-6701 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
                               Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
                         CHEMTREC Tel. No. US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

E-mail address                    begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

Recommended Use                 Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against           No Information available

                           SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION


            Physical State                      Appearance                          Odor
              Solid Crystalline                        Dark yellow                  No information available

                                        Emergency Overview
                   Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.


Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation                                                           Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation                                                  Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)                                       Category 3

Label Elements





Signal Word                    Warning

Hazard Statements
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H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Physical and Chemical Hazards
None identified.
Health Hazards
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants.

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

                  SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS


                           Component                              CAS No                Weight %
                          Samarium(III) sulfate octahydrate                                13465-58-2                <=100



                            SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES


General Advice
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Ingestion
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms and effects
None reasonably foreseeable.


Self-Protection of the First Aider
No special precautions required.


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Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.

                          SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES


Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
No information available.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.


Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

                       SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


Personal Precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust formation.


Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.


Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.


Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13.

                          SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


Handling
Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust
formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specific Use(s)
Use in laboratories

                  SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control Parameters



Monitoring methods
BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of
exposure to chemical and biological agents. MDHS14/3 General methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable and
inhalable dust

Exposure Controls

Engineering Measures

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None under normal use conditions. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.  .

Personal protective equipment

   Eye Protection                Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

   Hand Protection                  Protective gloves

    Glove material     Breakthrough time  Glove thickness   EU standard             Glove comments
      Natural rubber     See manufacturers               -          EN 374             (minimum requirement)
        Nitrile rubber       recommendations
       Neoprene
       PVC
Inspect gloves before use.
Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves.
(Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information)
Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatability, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g.
sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger
of cuts, abrasion.
Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

   Skin and body protection       Long sleeved clothing

   Respiratory Protection        No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.


   Large scale/emergency use    Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits
                                    are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
                           Recommended Filter type: Particle filter

   Small scale/Laboratory use      Maintain adequate ventilation



Hygiene Measures                Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls  No information available.

                     SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


Appearance                      Dark yellow
Physical State                        Solid Crystalline

Odor                       No information available
Odor Threshold               No data available
pH                         No information available
Melting Point/Range               450 °C  / 842 °F
Softening Point                No data available
Boiling Point/Range            No information available
Flash Point                   No information available           Method - No information available
Evaporation Rate                  Not applicable                         Solid
Flammability (solid,gas)         No information available
Explosion Limits               No data available

Vapor Pressure                No data available
Vapor Density                     Not applicable                         Solid
Specific Gravity  / Density           2.93 g/cm3            @ 20 °C
Bulk Density                  No data available
Water Solubility               No information available
Solubility in other solvents       No information available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
Autoignition Temperature        No data available
Decomposition Temperature      No data available
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Viscosity                         Not applicable                         Solid
Explosive Properties            No information available
Oxidizing Properties            No information available


Molecular Formula            Sm2 (SO4)3.8H2 O
Molecular Weight                  733.00 (588.88anhy)



                         SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


Stability                             Stable under normal conditions.

Hazardous Reactions            None under normal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization        No information available.

Conditions to Avoid             None known.

Materials to avoid              No information available.


Hazardous Decomposition Products None under normal use conditions.

                        SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Product Information

(a) acute toxicity;

(b) skin corrosion/irritation;        Category 2


(c) serious eye damage/irritation;   Category 2


(d) respiratory or skin sensitization;
   Respiratory                No data available
   Skin                     No data available

(e) germ cell mutagenicity;       No data available

(f) carcinogenicity;             No data available

                                 There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product



(g) reproductive toxicity;         No data available


(h) STOT-single exposure;          Category 3

   Results / Target organs          Respiratory system


(i) STOT-repeated exposure;      No data available

   Target Organs              No information available.


(j) aspiration hazard;               Not applicable
                                       Solid

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Symptoms  / effects,both acute and No information available
delayed

                         SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Ecotoxicity effects                 Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not
                                   degradable in waste water treatment plants.




Persistence and Degradability     No information available
    Degradability                  Not relevant for inorganic substances.


Bioaccumulative Potential        No information available



Mobility in soil                No information available


Endocrine Disruptor Information    This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
Persistent Organic Pollutant        This product does not contain any known or suspected substance
Ozone Depletion Potential           This product does not contain any known or suspected substance

                         SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


Waste from Residues/Unused      Waste is classified as hazardous. Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives
Products                        on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated Packaging           Dispose of this container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Other Information                Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product
                             was used. Do not empty into drains.

                         SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


Road and Rail Transport           Not Regulated



IMDG/IMO                        Not regulated



IATA                             Not regulated



Special Precautions for User      No special precautions required

                         SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


Measures on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances Registration

Registration/Notification number      B1A222252889

Downstream users need to comply with the conditions of safe use of the chemical, understand the environmental and health
hazard and risk management measures identified on the SDS as well as the local/national regulations concerning the chemical.


International Inventories
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X = listed, China (IECSC), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), U.S.A. (TSCA), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan
(ISHL), Australia (AICS), Korea (KECL).




National Regulations


                            SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION


Prepared By                         Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Revision Date                      27-Jul-2026
Revision Summary                Not applicable.

Training Advice
Chemical hazard awareness training, incorporating labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
hygiene.

                                              Legend

CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service                          TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b)
                                                                       Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances                  Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances  ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances          AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances         NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals


WEL - Workplace Exposure Limit                        TWA - Time Weighted Average
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists   IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
DNEL - Derived No Effect Level                           PNEC - Predicted No Effect Concentration
RPE - Respiratory Protective Equipment                        LD50 - Lethal Dose 50%
LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50%                            EC50 - Effective Concentration 50%
NOEC - No Observed Effect Concentration                 POW - Partition coefficient Octanol:Water
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic                       vPvB - very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative


ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air   IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime
Transport Association                                          Dangerous Goods Code
ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of   MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Dangerous Goods by Road                                         Ships
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development    ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF - Bioconcentration factor                           VOC - (Volatile Organic Compound)

Key literature references and sources for data
https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals
Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS




                                                    Disclaimer
 The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
 date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
   transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
                                 materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

                    End of Safety Data Sheet




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