Cerium(IV) 2-Methoxyethoxide

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Cerium(IV) 2-Methoxyethoxide

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. CE-METOX-01-LIQ

CAS #: 876107-33-4

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
GHS08 Health hazard
Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
GHS07
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 data available
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
2-Methoxyethanol
Cerium(IV) 2-methoxyethoxide
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H302+H312+H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
WHMIS classification
D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
2
2
1
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 2
Physical Hazard = 1
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: N/A
vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Mixtures
Dangerous components:
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol
Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Repr. 1B, H360; Acute Tox. 4, H302; Acute Tox. 4, H312; Acute Tox. 4, H332
81.0%
876107-33-4 Cerium(IV) 2-methoxyethoxide
Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Repr. 1A, H360; Acute Tox. 4, H302; Acute Tox. 4, H312; Acute Tox. 4, H332
19.0%
Additional information None known.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures
If inhaled:
Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of skin contact:
Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.
If swallowed:
Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
No data available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Cerium oxide
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
Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources
Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Prevention of secondary hazards: Keep away from ignition sources.
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
Handle under dry protective gas.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from water/moisture.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Store under dry inert gas.
This product is moisture sensitive.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.
Protect from humidity and water.
Specific end use(s) No data 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:
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol (81.0%)
PEL (USA) Long-term value: 80 mg/m³, 25 ppm
Skin
REL (USA) Long-term value: 0.3 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm
Skin
TLV (USA) Long-term value: 0.3 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm
Skin; BEI
WEEL (USA) Skin; B
EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.1 ppm
Skin; R
EV (Canada) Long-term value: 0.1 ppm
Skin
Ingredients with biological limit values:
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol (81.0%)
BEI (USA) 1 mg/g creatinine
Medium: urine
Time: end of shift at end of workweek
Parameter: 2-Methoxyacetic acid
Additional information: No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
Inspect gloves prior to use.
The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form: Liquid
Odor: No data available
Odor threshold: No data available.
pH: No data available.
Melting point/Melting range: No data available
Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available
Sublimation temperature / start: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available.
Ignition temperature: 310 °C (590 °F)
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Autoignition: Product is not selfigniting.
Danger of explosion: No data available.
Explosion limits:
Lower: 2.4 Vol %
Upper: 20.6 Vol %
Vapor pressure at 20 °C (68 °F): 8 hPa (6 mm Hg)
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.02 g/cm³ (8.512 lbs/gal)
Relative density No data available.
Vapor density No data available.
Evaporation rate No data available.
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: No data available.
Kinematic: No data available.
Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 81.0 %
Other information No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No data available
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 Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid No data available
Incompatible materials:
Water/moisture
Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Cerium oxide

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.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for components in this product.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol
Oral LD50 2370 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 1280 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for components in this product.
Carcinogenicity: No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
Reproductive toxicity:
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for components in this product.
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: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Product is suspected to cause damage to fertility.
May cause harm to the unborn child
Carcinogenic categories
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No data available
Persistence and degradability No data available
Bioaccumulative potential No data available
Mobility in soil No data available
Additional ecological information:
Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: N/A
vPvB: N/A
Other adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Recommendation Consult official 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 UN1188
UN proper shipping name
DOT Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
IMDG, IATA ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Label 3
Class 3 (F1) Flammable liquids
Label 3
IMDG, IATA
Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Label 3
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA III
Environmental hazards:
Marine pollutant (IMDG): No
Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/A
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Marine Pollutant (DOT): No
UN "Model Regulation": UN1188, Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, 3, III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
2-Methoxyethanol
Cerium(IV) 2-methoxyethoxide
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H302+H312+H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
National regulations
This product is not listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory. Use of this product is restricted
to research and development only. This product must be used by or directly under the supervision of a technically qualified individual as defined by TSCA. This
product must not be used for commercial purposes or in formulations for commercial purposes.
Some or all of the components of this product are not listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List
(NDSL).
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol 81.0%
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
None of the ingredients are listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol 81.0%
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female
None of the ingredients are listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol 81.0%
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.
109-86-4 2-Methoxyethanol 81.0%
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.
None of the ingredients is listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)
None of the ingredients is listed.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 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.