Terbium (III) Chloride hydrate – ProChem SDS PAGE 1 SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION PRODUCT NAME: Terbium (III) Chloride hydrate PRODUCT NUMBER: 3472 CAS NUMBER: 19423-82-6 SYNONYMS: Terbium trichloride hydrate 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 Not a dangerous substance according to the GHS. HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 NFPA RATING: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 EYE CONTACT: May be a mild irritant to the eyes. SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight irritation of the skin. INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may lead to irritation of the respiratory tract. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula: TbCl3 Ÿ xH2O Molecular Weight: 265.29 (anhy.) CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % Terbium (III) Chloride 19423-82-6 100 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 medical attention. SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. TERBIUM (III) CHLORIDE PAGE 1 PAGE 2 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES (Cont.) INHALATION: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary. INGESTION: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention if necessary. SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: Product is not flammable AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available EXPLOSION LIMITS: Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride gas and terbium oxides. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear all appropriate equipment when using this material. Ensure adequate ventilation. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent spillage from entering drains or allowing it to be released into the environment. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept into container for disposal. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Store in a tightly sealed container. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. EYE PROTECTION: Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. SKIN PROTECTION: Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron, or lab coat. VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. RESPIRATOR: Use an approved 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: White solid ODOR: Not available MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 265.29 (anhy.) BOILING POINT: Not available MELTING POINT: 145-149° C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available VAPOR DENSITY: No data available SOLUBILITY: Very soluble SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not available INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Terbium oxides and hydrogen chloride gas TERBIUM (III) CHLORIDE PAGE 2 PAGE 3 SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ACUTE TOXICITY: LD50 Oral – mouse – 5,100 mg/kg. LD50 Intraperitoneal – mouse – 550 mg/kg. Morphological transformation – Mouth cells (not otherwise specified) – 30 µmol/L CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified a carcinogen. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available TETRATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available To the best of our knowledge the toxicological effects of this compound have not been fully investigated. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL DATA No data available. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of in according to local, state, and federal regulations. SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION DATA Not a dangerous good. SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory DSCL (EEC): Listed on the DSCL inventory SARA 302/304: Not Listed SARA 311/312: No SARA Hazards SARA (TITLE 313): Not Listed CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Not Listed WHMIS CANADA: Not Listed 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: 09/14 TERBIUM (III) CHLORIDE PAGE 3