MSDS Of Neodymium Oxide

1. Product Identification
Product details:
Trade Name: Neodym-Oxid
CAS No.: 1313-97-9
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Stanford Advanced Materials
23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.
Tel: (949) 407-8904 Fax: (949) 812-6690
E-Mail: sales@SAMaterials.com

2. Composition and Ingredients Information
Name of chemical family: Oxide
Molecular formula: _Nd2O3
Threshold value: not specified

3. Hazard Identification
Indicators for primary routes of entry
Skin exposure route: Yes
Eye exposure route: Yes
Inhalation exposure route: Yes
Ingestion exposure route: Yes
Primary exposure routes: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
Effects of overexposure: Acute toxicity of neodymium oxide powder is low. Inhalation or ingestion may cause pulmonary and skin granuloma formation, and eye contact may result in particulate irritation.

4. First-Aid Measures
General emergency first-aid measures:
Skin: Wash with water and soap;
Eyes: Rinse with water for 15 minutes;
Oral: Seek medical advice;
Inhalation: Seek medical assistance

5. Fire-fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: _CO2, water, foam or dry chemical agents
Special fire-fighting measures: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Not combustible.

6. Handling and Storage
Precautions for handling and storage: Avoid inhalation of dust; avoid contact with skin and eyes

7. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Eye protection: Safety goggles
Respiratory protection: NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is inadequate or not possible
Personal protective equipment: Use as required to avoid contact
Protective gloves (specify type): Rubber

8. Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling point: No data
Melting point: approximately 2272 °C
Specific weight: 7.24 g/cm³
Vapour density: Not applicable
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Volume percent volatile: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: Not applicable
Water solubility: Insoluble
Appearance: Light blue coloured amorphous powder, odourless
Physical state: Powder

9. Stability and Reactivity
Stability indicator: Yes
Stability - conditions to avoid: Not known
Incompatible materials: Not known
Hazardous decomposition products: Not known
Hazardous polymerisation - conditions to avoid: Not known
Indicator for hazardous polymerisation: No
Hazardous polymerisation: No

10. Other Information
Local exhaust ventilation: Fume cupboard
Special protective measures: Not applicable

End of the Safety Data Sheet
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