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Check the original PDF for safety information. - **Document title:** Samarium powder SDS – Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\) - **Publisher:** Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd\. \(Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific\) - **Material:** Samarium powder - **CAS number:** 7440\-19\-9 - **Product code / grade:** ALFAA12895 - **Document type:** SDS - **Original language:** English - **Region:** United Kingdom - **Revision date:** 27\-Jul\-2026 - **Page count:** 8 - **Original filename:** thermofisher\-ALFAA12895\-Samarium\-EN\.pdf - **RESDS page:** https://resds\.com/document/samarium\-powder\-sds\-avocado\-research\-chemicals\-ltd\-part\-of\-thermo\-fisher\-en\-ed339aaaee - **Original PDF:** https://resds\.com/pdf/samarium\-powder\-sds\-avocado\-research\-chemicals\-ltd\-part\-of\-thermo\-fisher\-en\-ed339aaaee\.pdf - **Source URL:** https://assets\.thermofisher\.com/DirectWebViewer/private/results\.aspx?LANGUAGE=d\_\_EN&PLANT=d\_\_ALF&SKU=ALFAA12895&SUBFORMAT=d\_\_CGV4&page=NewSearch - **Description:** Collected by RESDS\. Original publisher PDF retained\. Original manufacturer safety data sheet for Samarium powder\. Product number: ALFAA12895\. Original revision: 27\-Jul\-2026\. Published under the file\-level authorization confirmed by the user for the frozen 1,125\-file manifest\. ## Page 1 ```text Page 1 / 8 SAFETY DATA SHEET Creation Date 29-Jun-2010 Revision Date 27-Jul-2026 Version 5 ALFAA12895 Samarium powder SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 产品说明:产品说明:产品说明:产品说明: 钐粉钐粉钐粉钐粉 Product Description: Samarium powder Cat No. : 12895 CAS No 7440-19-9 Molecular Formula Sm 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 Grey No information available Emergency Overview Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 3 Label Elements Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 ``` ## Page 2 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 2 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ H228 - Flammable solid H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases Precautionary Statements Prevention P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Storage P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant Physical and Chemical Hazards Combustible material. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Water reactive. Health Hazards The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health. Environmental hazards Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts with water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component CAS No Weight % Samarium, powder 7440-19-9 >95 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 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. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Most important symptoms and effects No information available. Self-Protection of the First Aider Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 ``` ## Page 3 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 3 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons Water. Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Flammable. Containers may explode when heated. Water reactive. Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. 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 Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust formation. Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Methods for Containment and Clean Up Remove all sources of ignition. Do not expose spill to water. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Do not allow contact with water. Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Flammables area. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep away from water or moist air. Store under an inert atmosphere. 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 Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 ``` ## Page 4 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 4 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure Respiratory Protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly 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: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143 Small scale/Laboratory use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask:- Particle filtering: EN149:2001 When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted 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 Grey Physical State Solid Odor No information available Odor Threshold No data available pH No information available Melting Point/Range 1072 °C / 1961.6 °F Softening Point No data available Boiling Point/Range 1778 °C / 3232.4 °F @ 760 mmHg 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 No data available Bulk Density No data available Water Solubility Water reactive Solubility in other solvents No information available ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 ``` ## Page 5 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 5 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) Autoignition Temperature 150 °C / 302 °F Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity Not applicable Solid Explosive Properties No information available Oxidizing Properties No information available Molecular Formula Sm Molecular Weight 150.36 SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Water reactive. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Hazardous Reactions Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat. Avoid dust formation. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Exposure to moist air or water. Exposure to air. Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product (a) acute toxicity; Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Samarium, powder LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) (b) skin corrosion/irritation; No data available (c) serious eye damage/irritation; No data available (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; No data available (i) STOT-repeated exposure; No data available ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 ``` ## Page 6 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 6 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Target Organs No information available. (j) aspiration hazard; Not applicable Solid Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available delayed SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity effects Do not empty into drains. Reacts with water so no ecotoxicity data for the substance is available. Persistence and Degradability Persistence Persistence is unlikely, based on information available. Degradability Not relevant for inorganic substances, Reacts with water. Degradation in sewage Water reactive. treatment plant Bioaccumulative Potential Product does not bioaccumulate due to reaction with water Mobility in soil Reacts with water. Is not likely mobile in the environment 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. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Other Information Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used. Do not flush to sewer. Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Road and Rail Transport UN-No UN3132 Proper Shipping Name Water-reactive solid, flammable, n.o.s. Technical Shipping Name Samarium, powder Hazard Class 4.3 Subsidiary Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group II IMDG/IMO ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 ``` ## Page 7 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 7 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ UN-No UN3132 Proper Shipping Name WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. Technical Shipping Name Samarium, powder Hazard Class 4.3 Subsidiary Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group II IATA UN-No UN3132 Proper Shipping Name Water-reactive solid, flammable, n.o.s. Technical Shipping Name Samarium, powder Hazard Class 4.3 Subsidiary Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group II Special Precautions for User No special precautions required SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION International Inventories 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). Component The List of IECSC EINECS TSCA DSL PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS KECL Inventory of dangerous Hazardous goods GB Chemicals 12268 - (2015 2012 Edition) Samarium, powder - - X 231-128-7 X X X X X KE-30854 National Regulations SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Prepared By Health, Safety and Environmental Department Creation Date 29-Jun-2010 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. Use of personal protective equipment, covering appropriate selection, compatibility, breakthrough thresholds, care, maintenance, fit and standards. First aid for chemical exposure, including the use of eye wash and safety showers. 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 ``` ## Page 8 ```text ALFAA12895 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 27-Jul-2026Page 8 / 8 Samarium powder ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 ```