General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2022-09-16
Product name
Yttrium, powder -40 mesh
Product name
Yttrium, powder -40 mesh
Identification on the label/Trade name
METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S
Product Synonyms
Not Available
Chemical name
yttrium
CAS No.
7440-65-5
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Apollo Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@apolloscientific.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H250, H261
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard pictograms
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H228 Flammable solid. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases.
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P223 Do not allow contact with water.
Response
P302+P334 IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish.
Storage
P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
Other hazards
REACH - Art.57-59 The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 H250 - Pyrophoric Solids Category 1, H228 - Flammable Solids Category 1, H261 - Substances and Mixtures which in Contact with Water Emit Flammable Gases Category 2 [CLP] and amendments [1] Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
