SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit
flammable gases Category 2
Acute oral toxicity Category 4
Acute dermal toxicity Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Harmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire
Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component
Rubidium Telluride
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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
Most important symptoms and effects
None reasonably foreseeable.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use:. Dry sand. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Do not use water or foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Tellurium dioxide (TeO2) Rubidium oxides Hydrogen telluride
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
NFPA
Health 2
Flammablility 2
Instability 0
Physical Hazards W
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust
formation. Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents. Remove all sources of
ignition.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation. Handle under inert
gas, protect from moisture. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage Keep away from water. Do not store near acids. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Store
under an inert atmosphere. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed in a dry
and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures None under normal use conditions. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Powder
Appearance No information available
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density No information available
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products.
Incompatible Materials Acids, Oxidizing agents, Water
Hazardous Decomposition Products Tellurium dioxide (TeO2), Rubidium oxides, Hydrogen telluride
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing. Reacts with strong oxidising agents. Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity
Component
Rubidium telluride
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IARC
NL
NTP
NL
ACGIH
NL
OSHA
NL
Mexico
NL
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed
No information available
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.
Persistence and Degradability No information available
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility No information available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN-No UN3134
Proper Shipping Name WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 4.3
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN3134
Proper Shipping Name WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 4.3
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN3134
Proper Shipping Name WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 4.3
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3134
Proper Shipping Name WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 4.3
Subsidiary Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available