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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Neodymium Lanthanides
Trade Name: Chem ical Nature:
Nd 7440-0 0-8
Form ula: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
Neodymium 0-100 N/E N/E
15 m g/m 3 (dust), 5 m g/m 3(resp) 10 m g/m 3
Particulates not otherwise regulated 0-100
III PHYSICAL DATA
3074 oC 1021 oC
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
6.8 - 7.01 N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapo r Density:
N/A 0
Vapor Pressure: % V olatiles:
Silver solid (ingot, chunk , foil, powd er), no odor. Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Solubility in H 2O:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flam mab le Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Use dry chemical or class D extinguisher. DO NOT USE W ATER.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Avoid creating fine dusts, beca use as a po wder, this produ ct is capable o f creating a d ust
explosion.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Inhalation: May be h armful if inhaled. G ood industrial hyg iene prac tice suggests limiting exposure to all respirable particulates.
Ingestion: Evidence suggests low toxicity potential due to poor skin absorption.
Skin : May cause skin irritation.
Eye: May cause irritation.
Chro nic Effects: No data
Other: Has anticoagulant effect when given intravenously.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: No data
Carcino genicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No AC GIH : No
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Rem ove from area o f exp osure. If no t breathing , give artificial respiration. If breathin g is difficult, giv e oxyge n.
Get imm ediate medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed and victim is fully conscious, induce vomiting imm ediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking
finger down throat. Get imm ediate medical attention.
SK IN: In case of contact, immediately wash with soap and plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Thoro ugh ly clean co ntam inated clothing and shoes before reu se. Get m edical attention if irritation develops of persists.
EYES: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes using an eyewash fountain. Lift upper
and low er lids and rinse well under them . Get m edical attention if irritation develops or persists.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Avoid creating dusts. Air and moisture sensitive.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong ac ids, strong oxidizing a gents an d halog ens.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: No data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Elim inate all sourc es of ig nition. Eva cuate area. We ar appropriate
protective equipment specified in section VIII. Sweep into appropriate container. Avoid creating dust. DO NOT use 鈥榮hop鈥? vacuum
as this may cause a fire. Ventilate area. Wash spill area after material pickup is complete.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose o f in accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal W aste Dispo sal Regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: In dusting conditions, use a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask.
Ventilation: Provide adequ ate ventilation. U se local exh aust as need ed to m aintain airborne exposure below control lim its.
Protective Gloves: Recommend ed
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields, chemical workers dust-proof go ggles (under dusting con ditions).
Other Protective Equipment: Ma intain a sink, safety sh ow er and eyewash fo untain in the work area. H ave oxy gen readily
available.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Air and mo isture
sensitive. Store away from oxidizers and other materials listed under incompatibility. STORE UNDER ARGO N OR OTHER INERT
ENV IRONM ENT . Avoid breathing dusts. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after
hand ling. Do not rub eyes w ith soiled han ds.
Other Precautions: Avoid creating dusts as this product, like most materials in powder form, is capable of creating a dust explosion.
Wo rk Practices: Do not sto re, use, and/or co nsume foods, be verages, tobacco products, or cosm etics in areas w here this m aterial is
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stored. Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet. Wash exposed
skin p rom ptly to rem ove accid entally splash es of contact with this m aterial. M aintain a sink, safety show er and eyewash fo untain in
the work area. Have oxygen readily available.
TSCA Inventory Status: Product is TSCA certified.
Transportation Status: Powd er an d Th in Fo il: Flammable solid, n.o.s. (neodymium metal), UN 1325.
Ingot and Chunk: Not regulated.
Reportable Quantity (RQ), Under U.S. EPA CERCLA : None listed.
SAR A T itle III: Not listed
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S. Dierks
Date: January 1991
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