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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I            PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name:      Samarium Chloride                                                                     Chemical Nature:             Lanthanides

Formula:            SmCl₃xH₂O

II           HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

TLV: N/A

III         PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point 760 mm Hg:             Decomposes                                                   Melting Point:                  N/A

Specific Gravity:                             7.5                                                                   Vapor Density (Air=1):   N/A

Appearance and Odor:                  Light yellow crystals                                      % Volatiles by Weight:   N/A

IV         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point (Method Used): N/A                                                                          Autoignition Temperature: N/A

Flammable Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None

V           HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Threshold Limit Value: Not established, LD50 rat orally >840 mg/kg.

Effects of Single Overexposure: Can cause skin and eye irritation.

Ingestion: Unknown

Inhalation: Unknown

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

EYES: Flush with water.

SKIN: Wash with soap and water.

INHALATION/INGESTION: Seek medical attention.

VI         REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Heat or flame, H₂SO₄, etc.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: C1₂

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

VII        SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Take up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into container for later disposal.

Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.

VIII      SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Dust Particle Mask

Ventilation: Local exhaust if dust present

Eye Protection: Recommended

Protective Gloves: Recommended

IX         SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Other Handling and Storage Conditions: Store in closed container. Store dry, Hygroscopic.

              The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

Prepared By:       S. Dierks

Date:                    January 1995