General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-21
Product name
Terbium powder
Product Synonyms
No information available
CAS No.
7440-27-9
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements Flammable solid Self-heating; may catch fire Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish
Storage
Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets Store bulk masses greater than .?1 kg/ .?2 lbs at temperatures not exceeding .?3 °C/ .?4 °F Store separately
2.3 Other hazards
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable solids Category 2 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
