Cerium Nitrate
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Cerium Nitrate
Formula: Ce(NO3)3 6H2O
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): Oxidizing solid, category 2, Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2, Eye damage/irritation, category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3.
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer, H315 Causes skin irritation, H318 Causes serious eye damage, H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: P210 Keep away from heat, P220 Keep/store away from clothing/reducing agents/combustible materials, P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume, P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling, P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection, P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water, P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell, P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician, P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention, P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse, P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed, P405 Store locked up, P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: Cerium (III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS#: 10294-41-4
%: ≥99
EC#: 233-297-2
Common Names and Synonyms: Cerous nitrate hexahydrate; nitric acid,cerium(3+) salt, hexahydrate.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
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: Avoid dust formation. Cleanup spills with a vacuum system utilizing a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system and place in a closed container for further handling and disposal.
Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer, stream, or other bodies of water. Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle under dry protective gas such as argon if possible. Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store in a tightly sealed container, under argon if possible. Protect from water and moisture. Storage area should be free of combustibles. Do not store together with reducing agents. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV:
Cerium Nitrate No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Appropriate Engineering Controls: Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume 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. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when high concentrations are present.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Crystalline granules
Color: White
Odor: Not determined
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: No data
Boiling Point: No data
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: No data
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): No data
Solubility in H2O: Soluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No specific test data available.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Hygroscopic, protect from moisture.
Incompatible Materials: Acids, reducing agents, water/moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Cerium oxides, nitrogen oxides.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.
Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation to eyes and abraded skin. May cause irritation to lungs.
Acute and Chronic Effects:
Cerium Compounds: Cerium compounds are mildly to moderately toxic, depending on the particular compound. In an animal study, cerium carbonate, cerium fluoride, and cerium oxide were not found to be acutely toxic, showed no signs of dermal irritation, and were minimally irritating to eyes. Cerium chloride was found to be more acutely toxic (LD50 oral - rat - 1291 Ce/kg), and a severe skin irritant.
Rare Earth Nitrates: Results of acute toxicity studies on rare earth nitrates indicate that their acute toxicity is highly dependent on the route of administration. The nitrate salts were moderately toxic when given intraperitoneally to rats and mice and only slightly toxic when administered orally to rats.
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: No data
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: UN1477
UN Proper Shipping Name: Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. (Cerium Nitrate)
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: No [Nitric acid, cerium(3+) salt (3:1), 10108-73-3, is listed]
DSL Listed: No [Nitric acid, cerium(3++) salt, 10108-73-3, is listed]
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Oxidizing solid, category 2, Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2, Eye damage/irritation, category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, category 3, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard, category 1, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard, category 1.
WHMIS 2015 Classification: Oxidizing solids, Skin corrosion/irritation, Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Physical: 2
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Instability: 2 Special Hazard: OX
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: December 2016