Thorium Tetra Chloride SDS
Safety Data Sheet
Reviewed on 06/13/2018
#1 Identification:
Product identifier
Trade name: Thorium Tetra Chloride
Article number:
CAS Number: 10026-89-1
EC number: 233-056-1
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
No further relevant information available.
Application of the substance / the preparation Laboratory chemicals
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Supplier:
IBI Labs
3495 N. Dixie Hwy. Unit # 8
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: 561-826-0061 Fax: 561-892-8450
email: contact@ibilabs.com
www.ibilabs.com
Information department: Product safety department
Emergency telephone number: 561-826-0061
#2 Hazards identification:
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 Health hazard
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC
Very toxic
Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects.
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable.
Label elements
Labelling according to EU guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.
Code letter and hazard designation of product:
V ery toxic
Risk phrases:
Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects.
Safety phrases:
Keep away from living quarters.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4)
4
0
0
Health = 4
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 – 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
4
0
0
Health = 4
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
#3 Composition/information on ingredients:
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS No. Description 10026-08-1 Thorium Tetra Chloride
Identification number(s)
EC number: 233-056-1
#4 First Aid measures:
Description of first aid measures
General information:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.37.0
After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
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.
#5 Fire-fighting measures:
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.
#6 Accidental release measures: release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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.
#7 Handling and storage:
Handling:
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
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: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
#8 Exposure controls/personal protection:
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.37.0
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Eye protection: Not required.
9 Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance:
Form: Crystalline
Color: Grey-white hexagonical needles
Odor: Acetone-like
Odour threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not applicable.
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.
Flash point: Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
Auto igniting: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined.
Vapor pressure: Not applicable.37.0
Density: Not determined.
Relative density Not determined.
Vapour density Not applicable.
Evaporation rate Not applicable.
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Soluble.
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not applicable.
Kinematic: Not applicable.
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
Solids content: 100.0 %
Other information No further relevant information available.
#10 Reactivity:
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
#11 Toxicological information:
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
#12 Ecological information:
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.37.0
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
#13 Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
#14 Transportation:
The U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100-185), the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and International Maritime Organization (IMDG) are all factored into the classification and transport of material.
Proper Shipping Name: To be determined on a case by case basis.
Hazard Class: To be determined on a case by case basis.
UN/ID Number: To be determined on a case by case basis.
Special Information: To be determined on a case by case basis.
Packing Group: To be determined on a case by case basis.
Classification of substances with multiple hazards must be determined in accordance with the criteria presented in the above mentioned regulations. Due to the various quantities/combinations of materials being shipped at one time, the information above must be determined based on the characteristics of the specific shipment.
#15 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Sara
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is not listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is not listed.
Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
Carcinogenic categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
Substance is not listed.
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.
Product related hazard informations:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.
Hazard symbols:
V ery toxic
Risk phrases:
Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects.
Safety phrases:
Keep away from living quarters.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wear suitable protective clothing.0
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)