SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Silicon Carbide Balls

CAS #: 409-21-2

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

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS08 Health hazard

Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

GHS07

Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

Xn; Harmful

R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Xi; Irritant

R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: N/A

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data available

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

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

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

P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

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

P405 - Store locked up.

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D2B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

1

1

1

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 1

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

409-21-2 Silicon carbide

Identification number(s):

EC number: 206-991-8

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents

Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol

resistant foam.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Silicon oxide

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.

Do not allow material to penetrate the ground or soil.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

No data available

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

409-21-2 Silicon carbide (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 15* 5** mg/m

3

fibrous dust: *total dust **respirable fraction

REL (USA) Long-term value: 10* 5** mg/m

3

*total dust **respirable fraction

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 10* 3** mg/m

3

fibrous dust:0.1 f/cc; nonfibrous:*inh.,**resp.

EL (Canada) Long-term value: 10* 3** mg/m

3

*inhalable, **respirable

EV (Canada) Long-term value: 10* 3** mg/m

3

, 0.1f/cc*** ppm

nonfibrous: *inh.,**resp.; ***fibrous, resp.

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment:

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air purifying respirators are appropriate. Only

use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Protection of hands: Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by

manufacturer.

Material of gloves: Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes): 480

Glove thickness: 0.11 mm

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.)

Color: Grey to black

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: 2700 °C (4892 °F)

Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas): No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 3.16 g/cm

3

(26.37 lbs/gal)

Relative density: No data available.

Vapor density: N/A

Evaporation rate: N/A

Solubility in Water (H

2

O): Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information: No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No data available

Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizing agentsConditions to avoid: No data available

Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Silicon oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity

data for this substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: Causes skin irritation.

Eye irritation or corrosion: Causes serious eye damage.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity: Suspected of causing cancer.

ACGIH A2: Suspected human carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic in experimental animals at dose

levels, by route(s) of administration, at site(s), of histologic type(s), or by mechanism(s) considered

relevant to worker exposure. Available epidemiologic studies are conflicting or insufficient to confirm

an increased risk of cancer in exposed humans.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: May cause respiratory irritation.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for

this substance.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

Carcinogenic categories

OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No data available

Persistence and degradability: No data available

Bioaccumulative potential: No data available

Mobility in soil: No data available

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage

systems.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/AOther adverse effects: No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA

N/A

UN proper shipping name

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA

N/A

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA

Class

N/A

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

N/A

Environmental hazards:

N/A

Special precautions for user

N/A

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

Substance is not listed.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicitySubstance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use): Substance is not listed.

REACH - Pre-registered substances: Substance is listed.

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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.