SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Neodymium(III) Carbonate Hydrate

CAS #: 38245-38-4

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

Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Label Elements

None required

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

None identified

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Carbonic acid, neodymium(3+) salt (3:2), hydrate

38245-38-4

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Get medical attention.Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention

immediately if symptoms occur.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if

symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms and effects

None reasonably foreseeable.

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available

Explosion Limits

Upper No data available

Lower No data available

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available

Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products

None known.

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or

equivalent) and full protective gear.

NFPA

Health: 0

Flammability: 0

Instability: 0

Physical hazards: -

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Avoid dust formation.

Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional

Ecological Information.

Methods for Containment and Clean up

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid

contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation.

Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines

This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure

limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures None under normal use conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described

by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Solid

Appearance Violet

Odor Odorless

Odor Threshold No information available

pH No information available

Melting Point/Range No data available

Boiling Point/Range No information available

Flash Point No information available

Evaporation Rate Not applicable

Flammability (solid,gas) No information available

Flammability or explosive limits

Upper No data available

Lower No data available

Vapor Pressure No information available

Vapor Density Not applicable

Specific Gravity No information available

Solubility No information available

Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available

Autoignition Temperature No information available

Decomposition Temperature No information available

Viscosity Not applicable

Molecular Formula Nd2 (CO3)3. xH2 O

Molecular Weight 468.51(anhy)

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition ProductsNone under normal use conditions

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity

Product Information

Component Information

Component

Carbonic acid, neodymium(3+) salt (3:2), hydrate

LD50 Oral

LD50 > 5 g/kg ( Rat )

LD50 Dermal

Not listed

LC50 Inhalation

Not listed

Toxicologically Synergistic Products

No information available

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity

Component

Carbonic acid, neodymium(3+) salt ,(3:2), hydrate

CAS-No

38245-38-4

IARC

Not listed

NTP

Not listed

ACGIH

Not listed

OSHA

Not listed

Mexico

Not listed

Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed

No information available

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Do not empty into drains.

Persistence and Degradability Insoluble in water

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is

classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and

national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Not regulated

TDG Not regulated

IATA Not regulated

IMDG/IMO Not regulated

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and

Health Administration

Not applicable

CERCLA Not applicable

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

Not applicable

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N

DOT Marine Pollutant N

DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland

Security

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

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.