NA1540 Erbium(III)-Nitrate Pentahydrate Powder

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Erbium Nitrate

CAS #: 10168-80-6

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

Statements of Hazard: Irritant, Oxidizer

Acute Health Hazard: Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and

respiratory system. May be harmful by ingestion,

inhalation or skin absorption.

Chronic Health Hazard: Not Available

HMIS Rating: H:0 F:0 P:1

NFPA Rating: H:0 F:0 R:1

To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not

been thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent

or minimize exposure.

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Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement(s): H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

H315 Causes skin irritation.H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H332 Harmful if inhaled.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s): P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot

surfaces. — No smoking.

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible

materials.

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with

combustibles

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/

vapors/ spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye

protection/face protection.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON

CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap

and water.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air

and keep at rest in a position comfortable for

breathing.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously

with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical

advice/ attention.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name: Erbium nitrate

Synonyms: Not Available

CAS Number: 10168-80-6

MDL Number: MFCD00149691

EINECS Number: Not Available

Belstein Registry Number: Not Available

Molecular Formula: Er(NO3)3.5H2O

Molecular Weight: 443.35

Content: 99%

Notes: Not Available

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for fifteen

minutes. Separate eyelids with fingers. If irritation

persists, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists,

seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Move to a fresh air environment. Contact a physician

if breathing becomes difficult.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: Not Available

Explosion Limits: Lower: Not Available

Upper: Not Available

Autoignition: Not Available

Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcoholresistant

foam or water spray.

Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained respirator and fully protective

impervious suit.

Specific Hazards: May emit hazardous fumes under fire conditions. May

intensify fire.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber

boots and gloves, and disposable coveralls. Dispose of

coveralls after use.

Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection: Keep spills out of sewers and bodies of water. Dike

and contain the spill with inert material. Absorb on

sand, vermiculite or diatomite. Transfer material to a

container for disposal or recovery. Ventilate area and

wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist or gas. Avoid

contact with skin and eyes. Avoid prolonged or

repeated exposure. Use only in a chemical fume

hood. Open and handle container with care. Keep

ignition sources away.

Storage: Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, wellventilated

place. Store away from reducing agents

and organic materials.

Sensitivities: Not Available

Storage Temperature: 15 – 30 ºC

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglass or chemical

safety goggles. Make sure that there is an eyewash

facility in your vicinity.

Skin: Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing.

Respiratory: Use a NIOSH approved respirator when exposure

limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms

are experienced.

Exposure Limits: Country Source Type ValueUSA ACGIH TWA Not Available

USA OSHA STEL Not Available

USA OSHA PEL Not Available

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Solid

Odor: Not Available

Melting Point: Not Available

Boiling Point: Not Available

pH Value: Not Available

Density: Not Available

Refractive Index, n20

D: Not Available

Viscosity: Not Available

Solubility in Water: Soluble

Vapor Pressure: Not Available

Vapor Density(Air=1): Not Available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibility: Strong reducing agents, Organic materials.

Conditions to Avoid: Heat, Flame, Sparks, Other ignition sources

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Erbium oxides, Nitrogen oxides

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS Reference: Not Available

Target Organs: Not Available

Toxicity Data: Not Available

Skin corrosion/irritation: Not Available

Serious eye damage/irritation: Not Available

Carcinogenicity: Not Available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity: Not Available

Persistence and degradability: Not Available

Bioaccumulative potential: Not Available

Mobility in soil: Not Available

PBT and vPvB assessment: Not Available

Other adverse effects: Not Available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service. Dispose in a manner consistent

with federal, state and local environmental regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Shipping Name: Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.

DOT UN Number: UN1477

DOT Hazard Class: Class 5.1

DOT Packing Group: II

IMDG Shipping Name: Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.

IMDG UN Number: UN1477

IMDG Hazard Class: Class 5.1

IMDG Packing Group: II

IATA Shipping Name: Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.

IATA UN Number: UN1477

IATA Hazard Class: Class 5.1

IATA Packing Group: II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

United States:

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA): Listed

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 302): Not listed

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 311/312): Listed

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 313): Not listed

European Union:

European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS): Not Available

Hazard Codes: O, Xi

Risk Statements: 8-41

Safety Statements: 17-26-39

Canada

Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL): Not listed

Canadian Domestic Substances List (NDSL): Not listed

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.