BC2937 Calcium boride (CaB6) powder (CAS: 12007-99-7)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Calcium Boride

CAS #: 12007-99-7

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Skin irritation (Category 2)

Eye irritation (Category 2A)

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statement(s):

Causes skin irritation.

Causes serious eye irritation.

May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s):

Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and

easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.

Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Store locked up.

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

Formula: B6Ca

Molecular Weight: 104.94 g/mol

CAS-No: 12007-99-7

EC-No: 234-525-3

No ingredients are hazardous according to OSHA criteria.

No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice:

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled:

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a

physician.

In case of skin contact:

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2)

and/or in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Borane/boron oxides, Calcium oxide

Advice for firefighters:

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.

Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.

Environmental precautions:

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed

containers for disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for

preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters:

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks

and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection:Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and

approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection:

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique

(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of

contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.

Wash and dry hands.

Body Protection:

impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration

and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection:

For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level

protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use

respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as

NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure:

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:

Form: powder

Odor: no data available

Odor Threshold: no data available

pH: no data available

Melting point/freezing point: no data available

Initial boiling point and boiling range: no data available

Flash point: not applicable

Evapouration rate: no data available

Flammability (solid, gas): no data available

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: no data available

Vapour pressure: no data available

Vapour density: no data available

Relative density: 2.3 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)

Water solubility: no data available

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: no data available

Auto -ignition temperature: no data available

Decomposition temperature: no data available

Viscosity: no data available

Explosive properties: no data available

Oxidizing properties: no data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity:

no data available

Chemical stability:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

no data availableConditions to avoid:

no data available

Incompatible materials:

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Other decomposition products- no data available

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity: no data available

Inhalation: no data available

Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitisation: no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity: no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure:

Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure:

no data available

Aspiration hazard: no data available

Additional Information:

RTECS: Not available

Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dermatitis, Irregular breathing., To the best of

our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly

investigated.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity: no data available

Persistence and degradability: no data available

Bioaccumulative potential: no data available

Mobility in soil: no data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety

assessment not required/not conducted

Other adverse effects: no data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product:

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Contaminated packaging:

Dispose of as unused product

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US):

Not dangerous goods

IMDG:

Not dangerous goods

IATA:

Not dangerous goods

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components:

SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,

Section 302.

SARA 313 Components:

SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that

exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

SARA 311/312 Hazards:

No SARA Hazards

Massachusetts Right To Know Components:

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components:Calcium hexaboride

CAS-No. 12007-99-7

New Jersey Right To Know Components:

Calcium hexaboride

CAS-No. 12007-99-7

California Prop. 65 Components:

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or any other reproductive harm.

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.