SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #12067-00-4
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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Emergency telephone number:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Hazards not otherwise classified No information known.
Label elements
GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Signal word Warning Hazard statements
H302+H312+H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. WHMIS classification
D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 0
Physical Hazard = 1
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS# Description:
12067-00-4 Rhenium telluride
Identification number(s):
EC number: 235-074-5
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor
After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Tellurium dioxide (TeO2)
Hydrogen telluride
Rhenium oxides
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required. Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: The product is not flammable
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with acids. Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
12067-00-4 Rhenium telluride (100.0%)
PEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ as Te
TLV (USA) Long-term value: 0.1 mg/m³ as Te
Additional information: No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use:
Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air- purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards. Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Material of gloves Butyl rubber, BR Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined
Eye protection: Safety glasses Body protection: Protective work clothing
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: Grey Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not applicable.
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flammability (solid, gaseous) Not determined.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Auto igniting: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not applicable. Density: Not determined
Relative density Not determined.
Vapor density Not applicable. Evaporation rate Not applicable. Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
dynamic: Not applicable. kinematic: Not applicable. Other information No further relevant information available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity No information known.
Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: Acids
Hazardous decomposition products:
Tellurium dioxide (TeO2)
Hydrogen telluride
Rhenium oxides
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if swallowed.
Danger through skin absorption.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data
Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.
Carcinogenicity: No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.
Aspiration hazard: No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Avoid transfer into the environment.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable. Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal. Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA UN3284
UN proper shipping name
DOT Tellurium compound, n.o.s. (Rhenium telluride) IMDG, IATA TELLURIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (Rhenium telluride)
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class 6.1 Toxic substances.
Label 6.1
Class 6.1 (T5) Toxic substances Label 6.1
IMDG, IATA
Class 6.1 Toxic substances.
Label 6.1
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA III
Environmental hazards: Not applicable.
Special precautions for user Warning: Toxic substances EMS Number: F-A,S-A
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Marine Pollutant (DOT): No
UN "Model Regulation": UN3284, Tellurium compound, n.o.s. (Rhenium telluride), 6.1, III
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory. All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL). SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings) Substance is not listed.
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male Substance is not listed.
Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals. Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006. Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
