HIGH-PURITY STANDARDS

P.O. Box 41727                                                                              Phone: (843) 767-7900

Charleston, SC 29423                                                                        Fax:   (843) 767-7906









                                    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



                                                      Gadolinium

                                                     Cat. No. 100018-1









                  8-25-03

Issue Date:



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SECTION I - Product Identification/Hazardous Ingredients



                 Gd                                        1000 µg/mL                                       157.25 _____

Formula:                                Concentration:                               Molecular Weight:









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TSCA:             YES                                             CAS NO:                                        ________



                                                                                                               5 mg/m3

                  Gd2O3 in 2% HNO3 +98% H2O

Component:                                                                   TLV/TWA:        8 h Not Estab.;



           N/A                                       N/A                                     N/A ____________________

STEL:                                         PEL:                              Toxicity:



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SECTION II - Physical/Chemical Characteristics



                            100ºC                                     N/A                                  N/A _________

Boiling Point:                                Vapor Pressure (mm):              Vapor Density (air+1):



                            N/A                                             1.0162                          Complete __

Freezing Point:                               Specific Gravity (H20 = 1):             Solubility in H20:





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SECTION III - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data



                 N/A              Auto Ignition Temperature: N/A                                     N/A____________

Flash Point:                                                                Lower Explosion Level:



                      N/A                                Use appropriate _____________________________________

NFPA - Rating:                    Extinguishing Media:



                                     Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained__

Special Fire-Fighting Procedures:



breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode.____________________________

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                                     N/A _________________________________________________________________

Unusual Fires Explosion Hazards:

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                            NOx __________________________________________________________________________

Toxic Gases Produced:

                                                                                  Gd in 2% HNO3

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SECTION IV - Reacting Data



Unstable : ()                    Stable: (X)



                          Metals, hydroxides, carbonates, cyanides _________________________________________

Conditions to Avoid:



                   Strong reducing agents _______________________________________________________________

Incompatibles:



                                 NOx

Hazardous Decomposition:



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SECTION V - Health Hazard Data



                     Inhalation, eye contact, skin contact__________________________________________________

Routes of Entry:



                                       Liquid may cause burns to skin and eyes _______________________________

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:



                                                          None identified _____________________________________

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:



                           No                      No                   No                       No __________

Carcinogenicity: NTP:                      IARC:               ZLIST:                OSHA reg:



                                     CALL A PHYSICIAN; If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. If conscious,

Emergency First Aid Procedures:









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give water, milk. In case of contact, flush eyes or skin with plenty of water. ___________________________



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SECTION VI - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use



                        Keep container tightly closed _____________________________________________________

Special Precautions:



                                  Remove source of ignition if hydrogen is a hazard. Provide optimum _______

In Case of Spill or Discharge:



ventilation. Flush to holding area for neutralization.__________________________________________________



                          Follow Federal, State and Local regulations for acid waste. ________________________

Disposal Procedures:



                             N/A ________________________________________________________________________

EPA Hazardous Waste #:



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SECTION VII - Protective Equipment



                           NIOSH approved respirator____________________________________________________

Respiratory Protection:



Ventilation: Local Exhaust (X)         Mechanical ()



                       Proper gloves _____________________________________________________________________

Protective Gloves:



                   Safety glasses with side shields _______________________________________________________

Eye Protection:



         Lab coat/apron; vent hood __________________________________________________________________

Other:







NOTICE            ________________________________________________

       The data and information as stated was furnished by the manufacturer of the product. HPS

products are intended for laboratory use only. All products should be handled and used by trained

professional personnel only. The responsibility for the safe handling and use of these products rest solely

with the buyer and/or user. Theodore C. Rains, Ph.D. 8-25-03.









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