Be sure to wear gloves with all these chemical treatments!
HCl is obvious, but here is the MSDS (Material Safty Data Sheet) on Cerium Oxide (CeO2)
Product #: 22410 Name: CERIC OXIDE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/2003- 1/2004
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SECTION 1. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
CATALOG #: 22410
NAME: CERIC OXIDE
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SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: 1306-38-3
MF: CEO2
EC NO: 215-150-4
SYNONYMS
CERIA * CERIC DIOXIDE * CERIC OXIDE * CERIUM DIOXIDE * CERIUM(4+)
OXIDE * MOLYCOMP 5310 * NEEDLAL * NEEDLAL U15 * NEEDLAL W15 * NEEDLAL
W10-01 * NIDORAL * OPALINE *
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SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CAUTION:
AVOID CONTACT AND INHALATION.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
BLOOD
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SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING
THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
AVOID RAISING DUST.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
REFER TO SECTION 8.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
AVOID INHALATION.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
SOLID.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7.13
SWISS POISON CLASS: 4
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
STABLE.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
ABSORBS CO2 FROM AIR.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
WILL NOT OCCUR.
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED.
MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
INHALATION OF RARE EARTHS MAY CAUSE SENSITIVITY TO HEAT, ITCHING,
INCREASED AWARENESS OF ODOR AND TASTE.
RARE EARTH COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE DELAYED BLOOD CLOTTING LEADING TO
HEMORRHAGES.
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
TARGET ORGAN(S):
BLOOD
RTECS #: FK6310000
CERIUM OXIDE
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-RAT LD50:>5 GM/KG ATDAEI 12,617,1993
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF
THIS MATERIAL.
CATALYSTS AND EXPENSIVE METALS SHOULD BE RECOVERED FOR REUSE
OR RECYCLING.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CONTACT FLUKA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
S 22
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
S 24/25
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
NOES 1983: HZD 11740; NIS 8; TNF 515; NOS 11; TNE 25130; TFE 13436
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA 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.
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