Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Cerium (III) 2-ethylhexanoate,49% in 2-ethylhexanoic acid (12% Ce)
CAS Registry Number: 56797-01-4
Formula: Ce[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]3
EINECS Number: 260-386-3
Chemical Family: metal carboxylate
Synonym: Cerium tris(2-ethylhexanoate)
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 56797-01-4 49% no data no data
2-ethylhexanoic acid 149-57-5 51% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, eyes, inhalation, skin
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Vapor may irritate the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract, and cause drowsiness.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, dizziness, weakness, and drowsiness.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin and eyes.
Chronic Health Affects: Prolonged exposure may damage the liver.
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 in
Inhalation:
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: 230°F
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, firefighters should be equipped with 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 toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazard.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store the material in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.
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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a vapor. 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: Material may form a vapor. 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: viscous liquid
Molecular Weight: 569.74
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.08
Odor: organic odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, bases
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cerium oxide and organic fumes
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
No information available in the RTECS files. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid: Administration into the eyes(rabbit);
Standard Draize test: 20mg-severe. Oral(rat); LD50: 3g/kg. Inhalation(rat); LC: >400ppm/6H. Administration
RTECS Data:
onto the skin(rabbit); LD50: 1260uL/kg. Oral(rat); TDLo: 8800mg/kg/2W-1-somnolence. Oral(rat);
Reproductive: 1803mg/kg-developmental abnormalities.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid: Insufficient data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
