MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:

 
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

CERIUM OXIDE

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Optical Polishing Compound-Rare Earth

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
Rare Earth Oxide 30 - 65     68188-83-0 N/A 15 Mg/M3 N/A
Calcium Oxide 10 - 15     1305-78-8 N/A   N/A
Strontium Oxide 1 - 6     1314 - 11 - 0 N/A   N/A
Alumina Silicate 1 - 40     1332-58-7 N/A   N/A
Fluorides 4 - 10     68188-85-2 N/A 2.5 Mg/M3 N/A
Silica 2     14464-46-1 N/A 10 Mg/M3 N/A
This material contains low levels of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) because of rare earth compounds As Thorium - OSHA PEL: 0.25 mg/m3 . CERCLA reportable: No; SARA TITLE III: Section 302 extremely-No, Section 311/312 -Yes-Kaolin, Section 313 Toxic -No; RCRA Status-No; California Proposition 65-NA

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: N/A MELTING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK):
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NIL SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL:
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: Will release hydrogen fluoride in contact with strong acids. APPEARANCE & ODOR: odorless, buff powder

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A METHOD USED: FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: The use of NIOSH respirators
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: N/A

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Breathing dust may result in irritation of the nose & throat, prolonged exposure in excess of the TLV may result in serious inflammation of the lungs. Remove from exposure, seek medical attention
INGESTION: Accidental ingestion of dusts may cause irritations of the digestive tract. Do not give anything by mouth, do not leave victim unattended. If vomiting occurs, if lethargic, place victim on the left side with head down. Call doctor.
SKIN: Contact with broken skin may be severely irritating. Remove contaminated clothing and flush effected areas with large quantities of water, Call doctor.
EYE: Contact with dust may be abrasive and irritating. Contact with dusts may be abrasive and irritating and result in redness, burning, swelling & skin damage.
GENERAL FIRST AID:

(OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS: The free silica present in sand is converted into amorphous state when melted into glass.)

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL
  1. Avoid generating dust, minimize contact with eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract.
  2. Flush spilled material in suitable containers of water.
  3. Disposal method: Follow federal, state and local regulations.
  4. Wear safety glasses with side shields,
  5. Wear gloves when handling the material.
  6. Parental guidance and supervision required.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
  1. Respiratory Protection: Suitable filter-type dust respirator should be worn.
  2. Ventilation: Local ventilation exhaust should be used if concentrations are higher than TLV limitations
  3. Gloves: Protective gloves are advised
  4. Eye: Protective eye wear is advised
  5. Other: Clean water should be available in the work area.
  6. Parental guidance and supervision is required in the use and handling is required.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
  1. Avoid breathing or spreading dust.
  2. Store in closed container.
  3. Parental guidance and supervision is required in the use of this material.

 

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