Thulium – ProChem SDS PAGE 1 SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION PRODUCT NAME: Thulium PRODUCT NUMBER: 3586 CAS NUMBER: 7440-30-4 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 Danger Hazard Statements H228 Flammable solid H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Phrases P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 waster for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CNTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. THULIUM PAGE 1 PAGE 2 SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Cont.) HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health: 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 NFPA RATING: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 EYE CONTACT: Dust, if present, may cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. SKIN CONTACT: Dust, if present, may cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. INHALATION: Inhalation of any fine dust may be irritating to the nasal cavity, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula: Tm Molecular Weight: 168.93 CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % Thulium 7440-30-4 100 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 affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. 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: Not available AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available EXPLOSION LIMITS: Not available EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Use water to spray unopened containers. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thulium oxide. UNUSUAL FURE OR EXPLSION HAZARDS: May burn with intense heat. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. Evolves hydrogen with hot water. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear all appropriate equipment when using this material. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Remove all sources of ignition ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent spillage from entering drains or allowing to be released into the environment. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Sweep up mixture and place in a closed container. Do not mix with water or other incompatible materials. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts and aerosols. Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Air and moisture sensitive. Store and handle under an inert atmosphere of argon. THULIUM PAGE 2 PAGE 3 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: Grey chips ODOR: None MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 168.93 BOILING POINT: 1950° C MELTING POINT: 1545° C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 9.332 gm/ml VAPOR DENSITY: No data available SOLUBILITY: Insoluble SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No hazardous polymerization. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with hot water, fine dust mixed with air. Heats, flames, and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents, water, alcohols, oxygen, halogens, halocarbons, and strong acids. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thulium oxides SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ACUTE TOXICITY: Not available 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. THULIUM PAGE 3 PAGE 4 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: Acute Health Hazard SARA (TITLE 313): Not Listed PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENETS: Thulium NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS: Thulium 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: 07/14 THULIUM PAGE 4