Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Samarium (III) nitrate hexahydrate (99.9%-Sm) (REO)
CAS Registry Number: 13759-83-6
Formula: Sm(NO3)3.6H2O
EINECS Number: 233-797-0
Chemical Family: metal nitrate salts
Synonym: Nitric acid, samarium(3+) salt, hexahydrate, Samarium trinitrate hexahydrate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13759-83-6 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Metal nitrates can be oxidizers. Contact with strong reducing agents could lead to fires and/or explosions.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: yellow xtl.
Molecular Weight: 336.37 (444.47)
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: very soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Contact with strong reducing agents or organic matter. Some nitrates can explode if heated to high
Conditions to Avoid:
temperatures.
Incompatibility: reducing agents, organic matter, phosphorus and sulfur
Decomposition Products: nitrogen oxides and samarium salts
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Oral (rat); LD50: 2900 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 285 mg/kg. Intravenous (rat); LD50: 9 mg/kg.
RTECS Data: Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 315 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (guinea pig); LDLo: 500 mg/kg. Subcutaneous
(frog); LDLo: 1600 mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1477
Shipping Name (IATA): Nitrates, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1477
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title Compound: See Category Code N511 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
