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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Thulium Chloride TmCl 3, nH 2O
Trade Name: Form ula:
Thulium chloride hexahydrate, thulium trichloride 1331-7 4-4
Synonyms: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Hazardous Component % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
Thulium (3+) Chloride 0-100 N/E or N /A N/E or N /A
Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated, Respirable Fraction: T W A: 5 mg/cu m
Particulates N ot O therw ise Regulated, T otal D ust: T W A: 15 mg/cu m
III PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point ( oC): Melting Po int (oC):
N/A N/A
N/A Solu ble
Vapor Density (Air=1): Solubility in H 2O:
N/A 4.5 to 5.8 at 0 wt/wt%.
Specific Gravity: pH:
Green crystalline solid, odorless. N/A
Appearance and Odor: Vapor Pressure:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters sh ould wear NIOS H/M SH A approve d self-c ontained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing. Cool containers exposed to fire with water.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Under fire conditions, toxic, corrosive fumes are emitted.
Ha zardous D ecom position M aterials (U nder F ire Co nditions): Hydrogen chloride, chlorine.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Inhalation: Low acute inhalation toxicity. May cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if ingested. May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritation.
Skin : Skin absorption not likely. Slightly irritating. May cause redness, inflamation.
Eye: Severe irritant. Can cause redness, irritation, tissue destruction.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Expo sure: Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems
such as asthma , emp hysem a or bro nchitis.
Ca rcino genic: This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, AC GIH or OSH A as probable or suspected
hum an carcin ogen s.
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation
or distress con tinues.
INGESTION: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to drink and induce vomiting by touching back of throat
with a finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention. Do
not leave victim unattended. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay victim on side
with head lower than w aist. If vomitin g occurs a nd th e victim is consciou s, give water to fu rther d ilute the chem ical.
SK IN: In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops or persists or if visual changes occu r.
EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops or persists or if visual changes occu r.
Notes to Physician: All treatm ents sh ould be based on o bserv ed signs and sym ptom s of distress in the patient. Co nside ration shou ld
e given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Treat symptomatically. No
specific antidote available.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Dusting conditions, open flame. Hygroscopic, protect from water/moisture.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Moisture, strong ba ses, strong acid s and stron g oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products (Thermal Decomposition): Hydrogen chloride, chlorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: We ar a self-con tained breathing apparatus and full pro tective clothing.
Sweep or vacuum up and p lace in an appropriate closed container. Clean up residual material by washing area with water.
Waste Disposal Method: In accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal W aste Dispo sal regulations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Wear NIO SH/M SHA approved dust-mist-fume cartridge respirator.
Ventilation: Use lo cal exhau st to m aintain concentrations at or below PEL, TLV .
Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Other Protective Equipment: Wear protective clothing to p revent contam ination of sk in and c lothes.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Avoid d irect or prolong ed co ntact w ith skin and eyes. Avoid b reathing d usts.
Dry pow ders c an build static electricity charges wh en su bjected to the friction of co nve ying , mix ing o r sliding . Prov ide ad equ ate
precautions, suc h as electrical grou ndin g, or in ert atm ospheres wh en m aterial is used in the presen ce of flam ma ble m aterials to
prevent ignition. Store in an area that is dry. Store in tigh tly closed co ntainers.
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Transportation Status: The listed Transportation Classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package
size, mo de of sh ipment or oth er regulatory descriptors.
US Department of Transportation Shipping Name: Not regulated.
SARA Title III Hazard: Acute Health Hazard.
National Fire Protection Association Hazard Ratings (NFPA): 3 Health Hazard Rating--Serious
National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System (HM IS): 3 Health Hazard Rating--Serious
ESPI Believes that the information and recomm endations contained herein (including data and statements) are accurate as of
the date hereof. N o warranty of fitness for any particular pu rpose, w arranty o f merc hantab ility, or any othe r warran ty, either express
or implied, is made concerning the information provided herein. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product
designated and may no t be valid where such product issued in combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since
the conditions and methods of use of the product and of the information referred to herein are beyond the control of ESPI, ESPI
expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use or the product or reliance on such
information.
Prepared by: S Dierks
Dated: October 2002
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