MW1396 Magnesium - Gadolinium (Mg-Gd) Master Alloy

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Magnesium Gadolinium Alloy

CAS #:

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

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 in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS02 Flame

Flam. Sol. 1

H228 Flammable solid.

Self-heat. 1

H251 Self-heating: may catch fire.

Water-react. 2 H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.

Hazards not otherwise classified

No information known.

Label elements

GHS label elements

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02

Signal word

DangerHazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

H251 Self-heating: may catch fire.

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.

Precautionary statements

P210

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

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: Fire-extinguishing powder.

P420

Store away from other materials.

P501

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

WHMIS classification

B4 - Flammable solid

B6 - Reactive flammable material

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 2

Physical Hazard = 2

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:

7439-95-4 Magnesium

7440-54-2 Gadolinium

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

Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

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

Magnesium oxide

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.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Keep away from ignition sources.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

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

Handle under dry protective gas.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Reacts violently with water

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 air.

Store away from water/moisture.

Further information about storage conditions:

Store under dry inert gas.

Do not use nitrogen with this product.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Protect from humidity and water.

Specific end use(s)

No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components 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:

No data

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 gloves

Check 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 thickness0.11 mm

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Full face protection

Body protection:

Protective work clothing

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

General Information

Appearance:

Form: Solid in various forms

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.

Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

Ignition temperature: Not determined

Decomposition temperature: Not determined

Auto igniting: Not determined.

Danger of explosion: Not determined.

Explosion limits:

Lower: Not determined

Upper: Not determined

Vapor pressure at 621 °C (1150 °F): Not determined.

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): Not determined.

Relative density

Not determined.

Vapor density

Not applicable.

Evaporation rate

Not applicable.

Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Contact with water releases flammable gases

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

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

Chemical stabilityStable 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

Contact with water releases flammable gases

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials:

Air

Nitrogen

Water/moisture

Hazardous decomposition products:

Magnesium oxide

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:

May cause irritation

Sensitization:

No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity:

No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC,

NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity:

No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

No effects known.

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.

Additional ecological information:

General notes:

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

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach ground water, water course or sewage

system.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

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

UN1869

UN proper shipping name

DOT

Magnesium

IMDG, IATA

MAGNESIUM

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class

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

Label

4.1

Class

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

4.1

IMDG, IATA

Class

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

Label

4.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

III

Environmental hazards:

Not applicable.

Special precautions for user

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

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

Not applicable.

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

UN "Model Regulation":

UN1869, Magnesium, 4.1, III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS label elements

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

H251 Self-heating: may catch fire.

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas.

Precautionary statements

P210

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

P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: Fire-extinguishing powder.

P420

Store away from other materials.

P501

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

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 regulations

Substance 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.