General Information
Revision date
2009-06-16
Product name
Bismuth antimonide
CAS No.
12323-19-2
Emergency telephone
(978) 521-6300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Hazard statements
Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE 0 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
2.2 Label elements
Danger 3.1/3 - Toxic if inhaled. 3.1/4 - Harmful if swallowed. Warning 4.1/1 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see label). Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
