SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Calcium Nitride
CAS #: 12013-82-0
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
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases(Category 1), H260
Skin corrosion(Category 1B), H314
Serious eye damage(Category 1), H318
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P223Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
P231 + P232
Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
P260
Do not breathe dust or mist.
P264
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280
Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
P304 + P340
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338
IF IN EYES: Rinsecautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P321
Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
P335 + P334
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages.
P363
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370 + P378
In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
P402 + P404
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
P405
Store locked up.
P501
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS-none
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Synonyms: Tricalcium dinitride
Formula: Ca3N2
Molecular Weight: 148.25 g/mol
CAS-No.: 12013-82-0
EC-No.: 234-592-9
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or
in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Dry powder
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
no data available
Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information
no data available
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner
or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
Do not flush with water.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handlingAvoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources of
ignition -No smoking.
For precautions see section 2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.
Moisture sensitive.
Handle and store under inert gas.
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks
and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and
good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant protective clothing, The type of protective
equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance
at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH
(US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Form: powder
Odour
no data availableOdour Threshold
no data available
pH
no data available
Melting point/freezing point
no data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range
no data available
Flash point
not applicable
Evapouration rate
no data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
no data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
no data available
Vapour pressure
no data available
Vapour density
no data available
Relative density
2.630 g/cm3
Water solubility
no data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
no data available
Auto-ignition temperature
no data available
Decomposition temperature
no data available
Viscosity
no data available
Explosive properties
no data available
Oxidizing properties
no data available
Other safety information
no data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts violently with water.
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to moisture.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.-nitrogen oxides (NOx), Calciumoxide
Other decomposition products-no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
no data available
Inhalation: no data available
Dermal: no data available
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity -single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity -repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Damage to the lungs., Material is extremely destructive to
tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of
breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Stomach-Irregularities-Based on Human Evidence
Stomach-Irregularities-Based on Human Evidence
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in
igniting as this material is highly flammable.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped
with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
UN number: 3208
Class: 4.3
Packing group: I
Proper shipping name: Metallic substance, water-reactive, n.o.s.(Tricalcium dinitride)
Reportable Quantity(RQ):
Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
UN number: 3208
Class: 4.3
Packing group: I
EMS-No: F-G, S-N
Proper shipping name: METALLIC SUBSTANCE, WATER-REACTIVE, N.O.S.(Tricalcium dinitride)
Marine pollutant: No
IATA
UN number: 3208
Class: 4.3
Packing group: I
Proper shipping name: Metallic substance, water-reactive, n.o.s.(Tricalcium dinitride)
IATA Passenger:Not permitted for transport
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Tricalcium dinitride
CAS-No.
12013-82-0
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New Jersey Right To Know Components
Tricalcium dinitride
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12013-82-0
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California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or any other reproductive harm.
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.
