General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Samarium foil
CAS No.
7440-19-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H260, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1
Health hazards
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 - Flammable solid H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell 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 dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Radioactive This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Health hazards Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
