MSDS of Neodymium Oxide

1. Product Identification
Product details:
Trade name: Neodymium Oxide
CAS# 1313-97-9
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Stanford Advanced Materials
23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.
Tel: (949) 407-8904 Fax: (949) 812-6690
E-mail: sales@SAMaterials.com

2. Composition & Ingredient Information
Chemical family name: oxide
Molecular formula: Nd₂O₃
Threshold limit value: not established

3. Hazardous Identification
Primary entry route indicators
Skin primary entry route indicator: Yes
Eye primary entry rout indicator: Yes
Inhalation primary entry route indicator: Yes
Ingestion primary entry route indicator: Yes
Primary route of entry text: inhalation, skin, ingestion
Effects of overexposure: the acute toxicity of neodymium oxide powders is rate low (lung & skin granulation maybe cause local inhalation or ingestion. Eye contact can cause particle irritation.

4. First Aid Measures
Emergency first aid procedures - general:
Skin: wash with soap & water;
Eyes: flush with water for 15 min.;
Oral: get medical attention;
Inhalation: get medical attention

5. Fire - Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: CO₂, water, foam or dry chemical
Special fire fighting procedures: wear self - contained breathing apparatus
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: non-combustible.

6. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: avoid inhalation of dust, avoid skin & eyes contact

7. Exposure Controls - Protection
Eye protection: safety glasses
Respiratory protection: niosh approved respirator if ventilation controls are not possible or are inadequate
Personal protective equipment: as needed to prevent contact
Protective gloves (specify type): rubber

8. Physical & Chemical Properties
Boiling point: no data
Melting point: ~ 2272 °C
Specific gravity: 7.24 g /cm3
Vapor density: not applicable
Vapor pressure: not applicable
Percent volatile by volume: not applicable
Evaporation rate: not applicable
Solubility in water: insoluble
Appearance: light blue colored amorphous powder, odorless
Physical state: powder

9. Stability & Reactivity
Stability indicator: Yes
Stability - conditions to avoid: non known
Incompatible materials: non known
Hazardous decomposition products: non known
Hazardous polymerization - condition to avoid: non known
Hazardous polymerization indicator: no
Hazardous polymerization: no

10. Other Information
Local exhaust: fume hood
Special protection: not applicable

End of Data Sheet
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