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.
