General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Cesium nitrate
CAS No.
7789-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H302, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Reproductive toxicity Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
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. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately con- taminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Reproductive toxicity
