Thallium
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Thallium Solid
Formula: Tl
Supplier: ESPI Metals
1050 Benson Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 800-638-2581
Fax: 541-488-8313
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Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)
Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Acute toxicity - oral, category 2.
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements: P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling, P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product, P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician, P330 Rinse mouth, P405 Store locked up, P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: Thallium
CAS#: 7440-28-0
%: 100
EC#: 231-138-1
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Emergency responders should take care to avoid secondary exposure to thallium if it is present. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek immediate medical attention. If mouth-to-mouth is necessary always use a barrier or bag-valve-mask device.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with soap and water taking care not to break the skin and to cover all open wounds. Seek medical attention. Contaminated clothing should be safely contained and properly disposed of.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: Symptoms are usually delayed and include gastrointestinal distress and neurological symptoms. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials and type of fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No further information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: Under fire conditions, thallium may release highly toxic fumes or gases.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Scoop up or vacuum with a system utilizing a HEPA filtration system and place in properly labeled sealed containers. Special precautions must be taken when changing filters on HEPA vacuum cleaners used to clean up hazardous materials. Avoid creating dusts. Avoid contamination of air and water.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Only trained personnel should work with this product. Handle in a well-ventilated area. Avoid exposure to high temperature. Avoid breathing fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store under dry, inert gas such as argon, or can also be stored under deaerated water. Store in sealed unbreakable containers; the original labeled shipping container when possible. Store in an area that is cool, dry and temperature-controlled, away from direct sunlight, heat and ignition sources or where freezing is possible. Do not store together with acids, halogens or oxidizers. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: Thallium (Soluble compounds, as Tl)
OSHA/PEL: 0.1 mg/m3
ACGIH/TLV: 0.02 mg/m3(inhalable)
Appropriate Engineering Controls: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process under dry argon. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Clothing worn in areas of exposure to thallium dust or vapor should be restricted to the workplace and stored in special lockers.
Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection: When potential exposures are above the occupational limits, approved respirators must be used.
Eye Protection: Splash goggles or safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Rod
Color: Gray metallic
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: 303.5 oC
Boiling Point: 1457±10 oC
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: No data
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 825 oC
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 11.85 g/cc
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No data
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: High temperatures will generate toxic thallium oxide fumes.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid high temperatures, reacts slowly with moist air.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids, halogens, air and moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thallium oxide fume.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.
Symptoms of Exposure: Abdominal pain and vomiting, extreme pain in the extremities, lethargy, hair loss.
Acute and Chronic Effects: Almost all of the available information refers to ingestion of thallium compounds, largely due to accidental ingestion, intentional poisoning and suicide attempts. Adverse reactions are dose dependent and occur in 3 stages. Massive doses may cause gastrointestinal distress (nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain) within 30 minutes but symptoms are usually delayed for 8 hours or longer. Gastrointestinal symptoms from smaller doses may be delayed 24-48 hours. This is followed by neurological effects 2-5 days or even longer after ingestion, although it may occur as early as 12 hours after massive exposure. Other effects include hair loss, severe pain in the extremities, lethargy, ataxia, back pain, abnormal reflexes, neuropathy, muscle weakness, mental abnormalities, tremors, abnormal vision, headache, coma, convulsion, and death. There was no information available for exposure to thallium metal specifically rather than thallium compounds, and little conclusive information regarding exposure via inhalation.
Acute Toxicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: NTP: Not identified as carcinogenic IARC: Not identified as carcinogenic
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: LC50 - Cyprinodon variegatus (sheepshead minnow) - 21.0 mg/l - 96.0 h
Persistence and Degradability: No data
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data
Mobility in Soil: No data
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: UN3288
UN Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. (Thallium)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: Yes
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: All components are listed.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Acute toxicity - oral, category 2, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard, category 3, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard, category 3.
Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): Acute toxicity.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Physical: 0
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals
Revised/Reviewed: July 2015