General Information
Revision date
2022-11-18
Product name
Cesium
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
7440-46-2
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
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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)
H260, H314, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Corrosion
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child AUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
