MW1400 Magnesium - Neodymium (Mg-Nd) Master Alloy

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Magnesium Neodymium 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 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. 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 7440-00-8

Neodymium

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 thickness 0.11 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

stability Stable 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 andchronic 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 explosives Label 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.