SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Neodymium Sulfide

CAS #: 12035-32-4

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Statement of Hazard:

Flammable solid, Irritant, Respiratory irritant

Acute Health Hazard:

Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system.

May be harmful by ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation.

Chronic Health Hazard:

Not Available

HMIS Rating:

NFPA Rating:

To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not been

thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent or minimize

exposure.

NFPA Rating

H: 1

F: 2

R: 0

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):

Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 4), H312

Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4), H332

Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4), H302Flammable solids (Category 1), H228

Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319

Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315

Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3), H335

Pictogram:

Signal Word:

Warning

Hazard Statement(s):

H228 Flammable solid.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H332 Harmful if inhaled.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s):

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No

smoking.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face

protection.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

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 water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name:

Neodymium sulfide 99.9%

CAS Number: 12035-32-4

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact:

Flush eyes with large amounts of water for fifteen minutes. Separate

eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical

attention.

Ingestion:Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation:

Move to a fresh air environment. Contact a physician if breathing

becomes difficult.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point (ºC): Not Available

Explosion Limits: Not Available

Autoignition (ºC): Not Available

Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, or water

spray

Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained respirator and fully protective impervious suit.

Specific Hazards: May emit hazardous fumes under fire conditions.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection:

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and gloves,

and disposable coveralls. Dispose of coveralls after use. Remove from

ignition sources if safe to do so. Follow emergency response plan and

contact proper authorities if needed.

Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection:

Keep spills out of sewers and bodies of water. Dike and contain the

spill with inert material. Absorb on sand, vermiculite or diatomite.

Transfer material to a container for disposal or recovery. Ventilate area

and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling and Storage:

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin and

eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Use only in a chemical

fume hood. Open and handle container with care. Keep ignition sources

away. Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Sensitivities:

Not Available

Storage Temperature (ºC):

15 to 30

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls:

Use product in a well ventilated area or under a fume hood. Use proper

lab equipment while handling this product. Keep away from

incompatible materials for possible risk of hazardous reaction.

Eye Protection:Wear appropriate protective eyeglass or chemical safety goggles. Make

sure that there is an eyewash station in your vicinity.

Skin Protection:

Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing.

Respiratory Protection:

Use a NIOSH approved respirator when exposure limits are exceeded or

if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Powder

Odor: Not Available

Odor Threshold: Not Available

Flash Point (ºC): Not Available

Autoignition (ºC): Not Available

UEL % by Volume: Not Available

LEL % by Volume: Not Available

Melting Point (ºC): Not Available

Boiling Point (ºC): Not Available

Evaporation Rate: Not Available

pH Value: Not Available

Density (g/cm

3

): 5.46

Refractive Index (n²ºD): Not Available

Viscosity: Not Available

Solubility in Water: Not Available

Solubility in Other: Not Available

Vapor Pressure (mmHg): Not Available

Vapor Density (Air=1): Not Available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibility:

Strong oxidizing agents

Reactivity:

Product may react with incompatible materials to release other hazardous substances.

Conditions to Avoid:

Heat, flame, sparks, other ignition sources.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Neodymium oxides, Sulfur oxides

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS Reference: Not Available

Target Organs: Not Available

Toxicity Data: Not Available

Carcinogenicity:

National Toxicology Program (NTP) listed:Not Available

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) listed:

Not Available

Potential Symptoms:

Not Available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity:

Not Available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service. Dispose in a manner consistent with

federal, state and local environmental regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT/IMDG-IATA Shipping Name: Flammable Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.

UN3178

Class 4.1

PGII

DOT UN Number: UN3178

DOT Hazard Class: Class 4.1

DOT Packing Group: PGII

IMDG Shipping Name:

Flammable Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

United States

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 313) listed:

No

European Union

European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS):

234-820-7

Canada

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) listed:

Yes

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 302) listed:

No

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 311/312) listed:

No

Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) listed:

No

Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) listed:

Yes

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.