SAFETY DATA SHEET
**** SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION
****
Material Name: Europium pieces
Company Identification: ACI
ALLOYS INC
1458
Seareel Place
San
Jose, CA 95131
For information, call:
408-259-7337
Emergency Number
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**** SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Moisture
sensitive.Air sensitive.The toxicological properties of this material have not
been fully investigated.
Potential
Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. The
toxicological properties of this
substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS ****
|
CAS# |
Chemical
Name |
% |
EINECS# |
|
7440- |
EUROPIUM |
100 |
231-161-7 |
Hazard Symbols: None listed
Risk Phrases: 33
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID
MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse
mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote: None reported.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE
FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. Use water spray,
dry chemical,
carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
****
General Information: Use
proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions
in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place
into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation. Place under an inert atmosphere. Do not get
water inside containers.
**** SECTION
7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate
ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Handle under an inert atmosphere. Store protected from air. Do not
allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not
expose to air. Store protected from moisture. Store under an inert atmosphere.
**** SECTION 8 -
EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should
be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear
appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety
goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard
EN166.
Skin:
Wear
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A
respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR
:1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard
EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance:
Grey
Odor:
Not available.
pH:
Not
available.
Vapor
Pressure: Not available.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Evaporation
Rate: Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting
Point: 826 deg C
Autoignition
Temperature: Not available.
Flash
Point: Not
available.
Explosion
Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion
Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition
Temperature: NA
Solubility:
NA
Specific
Gravity/Density: 5.2g/cc
Molecular
Formula: Eu
Molecular
Weight: 151.96
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stability unknown.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture,
exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Moisture, air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-53-1 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Europium -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
No data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
General
notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment
without proper governmental permits.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner
consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 -
TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
Not a hazardous
material for transportation.
* DOT regulations:
* Hazard class:
None
* Land transport
ADR/RID (cross-border)
* ADR/RID class:
None
* Maritime transport
IMDG:
* IMDG Class:
None
* Air transport
ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
* ICAO/IATA Class:
None
*
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous
according to the above specifications.
**** SECTION 15 -
REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-53-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone
depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as
Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as
Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as
Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered
highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
Europium is not present on state lists from CA, PA,
MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 28A
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S 37
Wear suitable gloves.
S 45
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-53-1: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 7440-53-1 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 7440-53-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient
Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation
Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #2 Date: 12/4/2015
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