SAFETY DATA SHEET
North American Version
STRONTIUM CARBONATE
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1. Identification of the substance or preparation
Product name : STRONTIUM CARBONATE
Product grade(s) : A,B,C,D
SF, FC, F, DF
Strontium Carbonate Powder
Strontium Carbonate Granules
Chemical Name : Strontium carbonate
Synonyms : Strontionit
Molecular formula : SrCO3
Molecular Weight : 147,6 g/mol
1.2. Use of the Substance/Preparation
Recommended use :- Glass industry
- concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics
- Electronic industry
- Chemical industry
1.3. Company/Undertaking Identification
Address : SOLVAY CHEMICALS, INC.
3333 RICHMOND AVENUE
HOUSTON TX 77098-3099
United States
1.4. Emergency and contact telephone numbers
: 1 (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC ?(USA & Canada)
Emergency telephone
01-800-00-214-00 (MEX. REPUBLIC)
:
Contact telephone number US: +1-800-765-8292 (Product information)
(product information): US: +1-713-525-6500 (Product information)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Emergency Overview:
NFPA : H= 1 F= 0 I= 0 S= None
HMIS : H= 1 F= 0 R= 0 PPE = Supplied by User; dependent on local
conditions
General Information
Appearance : powder, pellets
Colour : white
Odour : odourless
Main effects
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- Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
- Possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.
- Risk of pulmonary overload (respirable particulates)
2.2. Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation
- Repeated or prolonged exposure: chronic bronchitis, Risk of pulmonary overload (respirable particulates).
- (in case of higher concentration): chemical pneumonitis.
Eye contact
- Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact
- The product may be absorbed through the skin.
- May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Ingestion
- No reported cases of intoxication in man.
Other toxicity effects
- See section 11: Toxicological Information
2.3. Environmental Effects:
- See section 12: Ecological Information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Strontium carbonate
CAS-No. : 1633-05-2
:
Concentration >= 96,5 %
Barium carbonate
CAS-No. : 513-77-9
:
Concentration <= 2,5 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. Inhalation
- Remove the subject from dusty environment and let him blow his nose.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
4.2. Eye contact
- Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
4.3. Skin contact
- Wash off with soap and water.
- Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
4.4. Ingestion
- Call a physician immediately.
If victim is conscious:
- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
If victim is unconscious but breathing:
- Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Suitable extinguishing media
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
5.2. Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons
- None.
5.3. Special exposure hazards in a fire
- Not combustible.
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
5.4. Hazardous decomposition products
- Strontium oxide
- The release of other hazardous decomposition products is possible.
5.5. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
- No special precautions required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
6.2. Environmental precautions
- Should not be released into the environment.
6.3. Methods for cleaning up
- Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
- Avoid dust formation.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Handling
- Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Keep away from incompatible products
7.2. Storage
- Keep in a dry place.
- Store in original container.
- Keep container closed.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
7.3. Packaging material
- Paper + PE.
7.4. Other information
- Avoid dust formation.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Exposure Limit Values
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Barium carbonate
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 01 2006
time weighted average = 0,5 mg/m3
Remarks: as Ba
- Canada. Ontario OELs. (Ministry of Labor - Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents) 12 2007
time weighted average = 0,5 mg/m3
Remarks: as Ba
- Canada. Quebec OELS. (Ministry of Labor - Regulation Respecting the Quality of the Work Environment)
2006
time weighted average = 0,5 mg/m3
Remarks: as Ba
- Canada. Alberta OELs (Occupational Health & Safety Code, Schedule 1, Table 2) 10 2006
time weighted average = 0,5 mg/m3
Remarks: as Ba
- Canada. British Columbia OELs. (Occupational Exposure Limits for Chemical Substances, Occupational
Health and Safety Regulation 296/97, as amended) 07 2007
time weighted average = 0,5 mg/m3
Remarks: as Ba
Nanoparticles
Remarks: none established, Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
8.2. Engineering controls
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
8.3. Personal protective equipment
8.3.1. Respiratory protection
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
- Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
- Effective dust mask.
8.3.2. Hand protection
- Protective gloves
- Suitable material: PVC, Natural Rubber
- Unsuitable material: Do not wear neoprene gloves, as neoprene absorbs nanoparticles.
8.3.3. Eye protection
- Dust proof goggles, if dusty.
8.3.4. Skin and body protection
- long sleeved clothing
- Apron
- Boots
- PVC
8.3.5. Hygiene measures
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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9.1. General Information
: powder, pellets
Appearance
: white
Colour
: odourless
Odour
9.2. Important health safety and environmental information
: 7-8
pH
Remarks: saturated aqueous solution
Temperature: 20 癈 ( 68 癋 )
: Remarks: not applicable, Decomposition
Boiling point/boiling range
: Remarks: not applicable
Flash point
: Remarks: The product is not flammable.
Flammability
: Explosion danger:
Explosive properties
Remarks: Not explosive
: Remarks: Non oxidizer
Oxidizing properties
: Remarks: not applicable
Vapour pressure
: 3,7
Relative density / Density
: from 300 - 700 kg/m3(powder)
Bulk density
: from 1.200 - 2.000 kg/m3(pellets)
: Water
Solubility
0,01 g/l
Temperature: 18 癈 ( 64 癋 )
: Remarks: not applicable
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
: Remarks: not applicable
Vapour density
9.3. Other data
: Remarks: not applicable, Decomposition
Melting point/range
: Remarks: no data available
Auto-flammability
: 0,74 - 10 祄 (powder)
Granulometry
Remarks: d 50, nanoparticles
80 % > 0,15 - 0,85 mm (pellets)
: > 1.340 癈 ( 2.444 癋 )
Decomposition
temperature
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
- Contact with acids liberates CO2, sometimes violently.
10.2. Conditions to avoid
- none
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- Keep at temperature not exceeding: 1.340 癈 ( 2.444 癋 )
10.3. Materials to avoid
- Incompatible with acids.
10.4. Hazardous decomposition products
- Strontium oxide, The release of other hazardous decomposition products is possible.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data
Acute oral toxicity
- LD50, rat, > 2.000 mg/kg
Chronic toxicity
- Oral, Repeated exposure, rat, Target Organs: skeleton, observed effect
- Inhalation, after a single exposure, rat, Target Organs: Respiratory system, observed effect
Remarks
- Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
- No data exists on the effects of nanometre sized particles on the body.
- Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Ecotoxicity effects
Acute toxicity
- Remarks: no data available
Chronic toxicity
- Remarks: no data available
12.2. Mobility
- Air
Remarks: mobility as solid aerosols
- Water/soil
Remarks: low solubility and mobility
12.3. Persistence and degradability
Abiotic degradation
- Water/soil
Result: slow ionization and cation precipitation in presence of sulfates or carbonates
Biodegradation
- Remarks: The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.4. Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioconcentration: Terrestrial plants, various species
Result: potential accumulation of the cation
12.5. Other adverse effects
- no data available
12.6. Remarks
- no data available
- Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
- Persistent product mainly in its inert form.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste from residues / unused products
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
- Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.
13.2. Packaging treatment
- Containers that cannot be cleaned must be treated as waste.
- or
- Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.
13.3. RCRA Hazardous Waste
- Listed RCRA Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 302) - No
- Unlisted RCRA Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 302) - Yes
- D005 (barium containing waste)
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
- not regulated
- It is recommended that ERG Guide number 111 be used for all non-regulated material.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1. Inventory Information
:- In compliance with inventory.
Toxic Substance Control Act list
(TSCA)
:- In compliance with inventory.
Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS)
:- In compliance with inventory.
Canadian Domestic Substances
List (DSL)
:- In compliance with inventory.
Korea Existing Chemicals Inv.
(KECI) (KECI (KR))
:- In compliance with inventory.
EU list of existing chemical
substances (EINECS)
:- In compliance with inventory.
Japan (ENCS) List (ENCS (JP))
:- In compliance with inventory.
Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances (China) (IECS)
:- In compliance with inventory.
Philippine Inventory of Chemicals
and Chemical Substances
(PICCS)
:- In compliance with inventory.
New Zealand Inventory (in
preparation) (NZ)
15.2. Other regulations
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302
Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A)
- not regulated.
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US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic
Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required
- not regulated.
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)
- not regulated.
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (New Jersey Statute Annotated Section 34:5A-5)
- not regulated.
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law (34 Pa. Code Chap. 301-323)
- not regulated.
US. California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
- not regulated.
15.3. Classification and labelling
Canada. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (Can. Gaz., Part
II, Vol. 122, No. 2)
- D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
Remarks: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
EC Label
- Substance non classified according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Ratings :
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Instability = 0 Special =None
HMIS (Hazardous Material Information System)
Health = 1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 PPE : Supplied by User; dependent on local conditions
Further information
- General revision
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applicable to your location. The previous information is based upon our current knowledge and experience of our
product and is not exhaustive. It applies to the product as defined by the specifications. In case of combinations or
mixtures, one must confirm that no new hazards are likely to exist. In any case, the user is not exempt from observing
all legal, administrative and regulatory procedures relating to the product, personal hygiene, and integrity of the work
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