Cerium tetranitrate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation :

- Move the person away from the contaminated area. Make the affected person rest.

- Obtain medical attention.Show this sheet to the doctor.

Skin contact :

- Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear.

- Wash immediately and thoroughly for a prolonged period (at least 15 minutes).

- In case of inflammation (redness, irritation, ...) obtain medical attention.

- Show this sheet to the doctor.

- Use appropriate protective equipment when treating a contaminated person.

Eye contact :

- Immediately rinse with plenty of running water for a prolonged period, (at least 15 minutes) whilst keeping the eyes wide open

- Always obtain medical advice immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

- Show this sheet to the doctor.

Ingestion :

- NEVER attempt to induce vomiting. Do not give anything to drink.

- Always obtain medical attention immediately.

- Show this sheet to the doctor.

Protection of first-aiders :

- appropriate gloves.

- goggles.

- protective clothing (no turned-up sleeves).

Further information :

- Use appropriate protective equipment when treating a contaminated person. Place contaminated clothing in a sealed bag for disposal.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

- Suitable : Preferably use: Water

- Not suitable : None. If there is a fire close by, use suitable extinguishing agents

Specific hazards :

- Highly toxic gases are released. (Nitrogen oxides).

Protection of fire-fighters :

- Boots, gloves, goggles.Self-contained breathing apparatus.

For further information refer to paragraph "Exposure controls/personal protection".

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions :

- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

- Do NOT attempt to take action WITHOUT suitable protective equipment.

- Personal protective equipment: Safety spectacles, goggles, long face shield, suitable protective clothing, appropriate gloves, self-contained breathing apparatus. For further information refer toparagraph "Exposure-controls/personal protection".

Environmental precautions :

- Contain the spilled material by bunding

- Methods for cleaning up : Recovery : Collect up the product and place it in a spare container, suitably labelled, made of plastic

- Methods for cleaning up : Cleaning/Decontamination : Wash with sodium carbonate solution (5% Na2 CO3).

Handling and storage

HANDLING

- Technical measures : Does not require any specific or particular measures.

- Measures : Do NOT handle without gloves.

- Safe handling advice : Only use in well-ventilated areas.

STORAGE

- Technical measures : The floor of the depot should be impermeable, treated against acid and designed to form a water-tight basin.

- Recommended Storage conditions : Store away from heat and away from incompatible materials.

- Incompatible products : Alkalis and caustic products. Reducing materials.

- Packaging : Product must only be kept in the supplier's packaging.

- Recommended Packaging materials : Plastic materials

- Not suitable Packaging materials : Any other packaging. Materials other than those recommended.

- Further information : Very corrosive to metals. Hydrogen is released which forms an explosive mixture in air.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3264

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3264

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (NITRIC ACID, CERIUM TRINITRATE), 8, II, IMDG Code Segregation Group 1 - Acids

Chemical name:

Cerium tetranitrate

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3264

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (NITRIC ACID, CERIUM TRINITRATE), 8, II

Chemical name:

Cerium Tetranitrate

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures : Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Control parameters

Exposure limit values (Human Health)

- Occupational exposure limit values (France) : Nitric acid : VLE: 2.6 mg/m3

- ACGIH Threshold Limit Values : Nitric acid (U.S.A./A.C.G.I.H.) : TLV ( TWA ) : 2 ppm TLV ( STEL ) : 4 ppm

- Occupational exposure limit values (EU) : Nitric acid : Exposure limit (Short term) : 2.6 mg/m3 (1 ppm)

Personal protective equipment

- Respiratory protection : Keep the atmospheric concentration below the occupational exposure limits. If the occupational exposure limit is exceeded : If vapour is released: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

- Hand protection: Appropriate gloves. In case of mixture with other substances, request advice from your glove supplier. Protective gloves must be chosen according to the function of the work station: other chemicals which may be handled, physical protection necessary (resistance to cutting, puncture, heat), dexterity required. Use suitable chemical-resistant protective gloves (compliant with Standard EN 374-1)

- Eye protection : Safety spectacles and a face shield.

- Skin and body protection : Protective clothing. Acid-resistant clothing.

Hygiene measures : Wash as often as necessary.

Stability and reactivity

Stability : Stable under normal conditions of use.

Hazardous reactions :

- Materials to avoid : iron, metals

- Hazardous decomposition products : On combustion or on thermal decomposition (following the evaporation of water) releases:highly toxic gases.(Nitrogen oxides).

Disposal considerations

RESIDUES FROM PRODUCT

- Destruction/Disposal : Dispose of materials or solid residues at a licensed site.

CONTAMINATED PACKAGING

- Decontamination/cleaning : Clean with water.

- Destruction/Disposal : Entrust the thoroughly decontaminated packaging to a licensed waste-contractor.

NOTE : The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of local regulations regarding disposal.