SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Kovar Powder

CAS #:

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: [email protected]

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

GHS02 Flame

Flam. Sol. 2 H228 Flammable solid.

GHS08 Health hazard

Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or

repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.

GHS07

Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

T; Toxic

R48/23: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.

Xn; Harmful

R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Xi; Sensitizing

R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact.

F; Highly flammable

R11: Highly flammable.

R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic

environment.Carc. Cat. 3

Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:

Not applicable

Hazards not otherwise classified

No information known.

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

H372 Causes damage to the lungs, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Route of exposure: Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

B4 - Flammable solid

D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 3

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Substances

CAS# Description:

7440-02-0 Nickel

Identification number(s):

EC number: 231-111-4

7439-89-6 Iron

Identification number(s):EC number: 231-096-4

7440-48-4 Cobalt

Identification number(s):

EC number: 231-158-0

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

After inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

After skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

After eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

After swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information 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

Carbon dioxide

Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Nickel oxides

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Keep away from ignition sources

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See 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.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Store in a cool location.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Store away from halogens.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures

The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment:

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only

use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Protection of hands: Impervious glovesCheck protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Material of gloves

Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)

480

Glove thickness

0.11 mm

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

General Information

Appearance:

Form: Powder

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: Not determined.

pH-value: Not applicable.

Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range: Not determined.

Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined.

Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined

Flammability (solid, gaseous): Highly flammable.

Ignition temperature: Not determined

Decomposition temperature: Not determined

Auto igniting: Not determined.

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Explosion limits:

Lower: Not determined

Upper: Not determined

Vapor pressure: Not applicable.

Relative density: Not determined.

Vapor density: Not applicable.

Evaporation rate: Not applicable.

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.

Viscosity:

dynamic: Not applicable.

kinematic: Not applicable.

Other information

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No information known.

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

No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials:

Halogens

Hazardous decomposition products:

Nickel oxides

Iron oxides

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Eye irritation or corrosion: Irritating effect.

Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for this

substance.

Carcinogenicity: Suspected of causing cancer.

IARC-2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans: limited evidence in humans in the absence of sufficient

evidence in experimental animals.

NTP-R: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence from studies in humans or

sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals.

ACGIH A5: Not suspected as a human carcinogen: Not suspected as a human carcinogen on the

basis of properly conducted epidemiologic studies in humans.

Studies have sufficiently long follow-up, reliable exposure histories, sufficiently high dose, and

adequate statistical power to conclude that exposure to the agent does not convey a significant risk of

cancer to humans. Evidence suggesting a lack of carcinogenicity in experimental animals will be

considered if it is supported by other relevant data.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.

Reproductive toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this

substance.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys and the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route

of exposure: Inhalative.

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.

Carcinogenic categories

OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark:

Harmful to aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

General notes:

Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Harmful to aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA

UN3089

UN proper shipping name

DOT

RQ Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s.

IMDG, IATA

METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.

Label

4.1

Class

4.1 (F3) Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

Label

4.1

IMDG, IATA

Class

4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.

Label

4.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

II

Environmental hazards:

Not applicable.

Special precautions for user

Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

EMS Number: F-G,S-G

Segregation groups

Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), powdered metals

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

Not applicable.

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Hazardous substance:

100 lbs, 45.4 kg

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

UN "Model Regulation":

UN3089, Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s., 4.1, II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

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 regulationsSubstance 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 the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not 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.