SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Scandium Aluminum Alloy
CAS #: 113413-85-7
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
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to the CLP
regulation.
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC: N/A
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: No data available
Hazards not otherwise classified: No data available
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: N/A
Hazard pictograms: N/A
Signal word: N/A
Hazard statements: N/A
WHMIS classification: Not controlled
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 0
Flammability = 0
Physical Hazard = 0
Other hazardsResults of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: N/A
vPvB: N/A
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Aluminum
CAS-No. 7429-90-5
EC-No. 231-072-3
Scandium
CAS-No. 7440-20-2
EC-No. 231-129-2
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General information: No special measures required.
If inhaled: Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
In case of skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
In case of eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms
persist, consult a doctor.
If swallowed: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: No data available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Metal oxide fume
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required.
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.
Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.
Do not allow material to penetrate the ground or soil.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup: Pick up mechanically.
Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handlingSee Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.
Specific end use(s): No data available
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment: Not required.
Protection of hands: Not required.
Penetration time of glove material (in minutes): No data available
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: No data
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form: Solid in various forms
Color: Silver-colored
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: No data available.
pH: N/A
Melting point/Melting range: 660.4 °C (1221 °F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available
Sublimation temperature / start: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available.
Ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Autoignition: No data available.
Danger of explosion: No data available.
Explosion limits:Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
Vapor pressure: N/A
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): No data available
Relative density: No data available.
Vapor density: N/A
Evaporation rate: N/A
Solubility in Water (H
2
O): Insoluble
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: N/A
Kinematic: N/A
Other information: No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No data available
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored
according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid: No data available
Incompatible materials:
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: Metal oxide fume
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: No effects known.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data
Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.
Carcinogenicity: ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on which to
classify the agent in terms of its carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.
Reproductive toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains
reproductive data for this substance.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.
Aspiration hazard: No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains
multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No data available
Persistence and degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available
Mobility in soil: No data available
Additional ecological information:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: N/A
vPvB: N/A
Other adverse effects: No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation: Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-Number
DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
N/A
UN proper shipping name
DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
N/A
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
Class
N/A
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA
N/A
Environmental hazards:
N/A
Special precautions for user
N/A
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
N/A
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Marine Pollutant (DOT):
No
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic
Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is not listed.
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female: Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male: Substance is not listed.
Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on themarket and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use): Substance is not listed.
REACH - Pre-registered substances: Substance is listed.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out
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.
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