Samarium Cobalt powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260, H316, H317, H334, H341, H350, H360, H412

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid No information available Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Flammable solid. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1B Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Combustible material.

Health hazards

Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1B Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3