Samarium (III) chloride hexahydrate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information:

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

Take note of the following instructions.

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation occurs, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Seek medical treatment.

· After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases:

Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic gases cannot be excluded.

Toxic metal oxide smoke

· Protective equipment: Wear protective equipment.

· Additional information

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions:

Wear protective clothing.

Remove persons from danger area.

Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.

· Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· Measures for cleaning/collecting:

Dispose contaminated material as waste according to the section "Disposal considerations".

Sweep the spill area; avoid raising dust.

Clean the affected area carefully; suitable cleaners are: appropriate industrial vacuum cleaners or central vacuum systems for dust removal.

· Additional information:

See Section "Handling and storage" for information on safe handling.

See Section "Exposure controls/personal protection" for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section "Disposal considerations" for disposal information.

Handling and storage

Handling:

· Information for safe handling:

Open and handle receptacle with care.

Avoid formation of respirable particles.

Any unavoidable deposit of dust must be regularly removed.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection: The product is not flammable.

Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Prevent any seepage into the ground.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs.

· Further information about storage conditions: Protect from contamination.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

3077 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(Samarium chloride)

Chemical name:

Samarium chloride, anhydrous

Language:

English

Labels:

9, fish and tree

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Limited quantities: LQ 27
Transport category: 3
Tunnel restriction code: E

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

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(Samarium chloride)

Chemical name:

Samarium chloride, anhydrous

Language:

English

Labels:

9, fish and tree

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(Samarium chloride)

Chemical name:

Samarium chloride, anhydrous

Labels:

9, fish and tree

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(Samarium chloride)

Chemical name:

Samarium chloride, anhydrous

Labels:

9, fish and tree

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Special provisions: A97
Danger Code: 9L

PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRCRAFT:
- UN packing group: III
Packing instruction: 911
max. net quantity per package: 400 kg
Packing instruction: Y911
max. net quantity per package: 30 kg G
CARGO AIRCRAFT:
- UN packing group: III
Packing instruction: 911
max. net quantity per package: 400 kg

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

· Additional information: Based on lists valid at date of MSDS creation.

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Do not inhale dust / smoke / mist.

Use skin protection cream for skin protection.

· Respiratory protection:

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter P2

· Protection of hands:

Avoid direct contact with the chemical/ the product/ the preparation by organizational measures.

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

Check the permeability prior to each new use of the glove.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.

Recommended thickness of the material: ≥ 0.35 mm

· Penetration time of glove material

EN 420: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.

For the mixture of chemicals mentioned below the penetration time has to be at least 480 minutes (Permeation according to EN 374 Part 3: Level 6).

The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

· For the permanent contact in work areas without heightened risk of injury (e.g. Laboratory) gloves made of the following material are suitable:

Butyl rubber, BR

Nitrile rubber, NBR

· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:

Strong material gloves

Leather gloves

· Eye protection: Safety glasses.

· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

In case of thermal decomposition caused by smouldering and incomplete combustion toxic fumes may be developed.

· Dangerous reactions:

Reacts with alkaline metals.

Reacts with alkali (lyes).

· Dangerous decomposition products:

Toxic metal oxide smoke

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Disposal considerations

Product:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Waste disposal key: The disposal of the product has to be carried out in accordance with the legal requirements. EWC waste codes are strictly industry-oriented, therefore waste classification has to be done by the waste producer.

Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.