Material Safety Data Sheet

                       acc. to OSHA and ANSI







1 Identification of substance:



�   Product details:



�   Product name: Gadolinium (III) oxide



�   Stock number: 2680ZQ



�   Manufacturer/Supplier:

    Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials, Inc.

    16840 Clay Road, Suite #113

    Houston, TX 77084, USA



2 Composition/Data on components:



�   Chemical characterization:

               Description: (CAS#)



    Gadolinium (III) oxide (CAS# 12064-62-9): 100%



�   Identification number(s):



�   EINECS Number: 235-060-9



3 Hazards identification



�   Hazard description: Xi Irritant



�   Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and

    environment

    R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.



�   Classification system



�   HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)



      (Hazardous Materials Identification System)

    Health (acute effects) = 1

    Flammability = 0

    Reactivity = 0

4 First aid measures



�   After inhalation

    Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial

    respiration. Keep patient warm.

    Seek immediate medical advice.



�   After skin contact

    Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

    Seek immediate medical advice.



�   After eye contact

    Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

    Then consult a doctor.



�   After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.



5 Fire fighting measures



�   Suitable extinguishing agents

    Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that

    suit the surrounding fire.



�   Protective equipment:

    Wear self-contained respirator.

    Wear fully protective impervious suit.



6 Accidental release measures



�   Person-related safety precautions:

    Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

    Ensure adequate ventilation



�   Measures for environmental protection:

    Do not allow material to be released to the environment

    without proper governmental permits.



�   Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate

    ventilation.



�   Additional information:

    See Section 7 for information on safe handling

    See Section 8 for information on personal protection

    equipment.

    See Section 13 for disposal information.



7 Handling and storage

�   Handling



�   Information 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:

    The product is not flammable





�   Storage



�   Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

    No special requirements.



�   Information about storage in one common storage facility:

    Store away from water/moisture.

    Do not store together with acids.

    Store away from air.



�   Further information about storage conditions:

    This product is hygroscopic.

    Keep container tightly sealed.

    Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

    Protect from humidity and water.



8 Exposure controls and 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.



    Components with limit values that require monitoring at the

    workplace:

    Not required.



�   Additional information: No data





�   Personal protective equipment



�   General protective and hygienic measures

    The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals

    should be followed.

    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.



�   Breathing equipment:

    Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are

    present.



�   Protection of hands:

    Impervious gloves

    Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper

    condition.



�   Material of gloves

    The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the

    material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from

    manufacturer to manufacturer.



�   Eye protection: Safety glasses



�   Body protection: Protective work clothing.



9 Physical and chemical properties:



�   General Information





�   Form: Powder



�   Color: White



�   Odor: Odorless



�                           Value/Range   Unit    Method



�   Change in condition



�   Melting point/Melting range:                 2350 ° C



�   Boiling point/Boiling range:          Not determined



�   Sublimation temperature / start:      Not determined



�   Flash point:                          Not applicable



�   Ignition temperature:                 Not determined

 �   Decomposition temperature:          Not determined



 �   Danger of explosion:

     Product does not present an explosion hazard.



 �   Explosion limits:



 �   Lower:                              Not determined



 �   Upper:                              Not determined



 �   Vapor pressure:                     Not determined



 �   Density:            at     20 ° C        7.407 g/cm³



 �   Solubility in / Miscibility with



 �   Water:                              Insoluble



10 Stability and reactivity



 �   Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

     Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according

     to specifications.



 �   Materials to be avoided:

     Water/moisture

     Acids

     Air



 �   Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known



 �   Dangerous products of decomposition:

     No dangerous decomposition products known



11 Toxicological information



 �   Acute toxicity:

     LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:



     Oral: LD50: >5000 mg/kg (rat)

     Irritation of eyes: mild: 100 mg (rbt)



 �   Primary irritant effect:



 �   on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.



 �   on the eye: Irritating effect.

 �   Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.



 �   Subacute to chronic toxicity:

     Lanthanons can cause delayed blood clotting leading to

     hemorrhages. Exposure may also lead to sensitivity to heat,

     itching, increased awareness of odor and taste, and liver

     damage.



 �   Subacute to chronic toxicity:

     The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances

     (RTECS) reports the following effects in laboratory

     animals:

     Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - fibrosis, focal

     (pneumoconiosis).

     Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes.

     Related to Chronic Data - death.



 �   Additional toxicological information:

     To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity

     of this substance is not fully known.

     No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this

     material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or

     ACGIH.



12 Ecological information:



 �   General notes:

     Do not allow material to be released to the environment

     without proper governmental permits.



13 Disposal considerations



 �   Product:



 �   Recommendation

     Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure

     proper disposal.



 �   Uncleaned packagings:



 �   Recommendation:

     Disposal must be made according to official regulations.



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.



15 Regulations



 �    Product related hazard informations:



 �    Hazard symbols: Xi Irritant



 �    Risk phrases:

      36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.



 �    Safety phrases:

      26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately

      with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

      37       Wear suitable gloves.



 �    National regulations

      All components of this product are listed in the U.S.

      Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control

      Act Chemical substance Inventory.



 �    Information about limitation of use:

      For use only by technically qualified individuals.



16 Other information:

     Employers should use this information only as a supplement

     to other information gathered by them, and should make

     independent judgement of suitability of this information to

     ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of

     employees. This information is furnished without warranty,

and any use of the product not in conformance with this

Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other

product or process, is the responsibility of the user.