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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #04165-AB SPI-Chem™ P-47 Scintillator Powder


Section 1: Identification

Date Effective...........  February 17, 2007
                           (most recent revision)


Chemical Name/Synonyms...  Ytrium silicate; P-47
                            


Chemical Family..........  Not known


Emergencies                
Contacting CHEMTREC:

24 Hour Emergency Use Only #'s... 
Worldwide phone: 1-(703)-527-3887
Worldwide FAX:   1-(703)-741-6090 
Toll-free phone: 1-(800)-424-9300 USA only

Product or Trade Name....  SPI #04165-AB SPI-Chem™ P-47 Scintillator Powder

CAS #....................  100403-12-1

Chemical Formula.........  Y2SiO5 Doped with Ce+3




Section 2 Composition

     Component Name    CAS #    OSHA    OSHA    ACGIH    ACGIH 

No hazardous ingredients in Alconox Powdered Detergent as defined by
the OSHA Standard and Hazardous Substance List 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z.

NFPA Rating:  Not known




Section 3: Hazard Identification


Overall description:
Does not require a hazard labelling warning label, but the normal safety
precautions for handling of chemicals must be observed.

Routes of entry
    Inhalation?   Yes
    Skin?         No
    Ingestion?    Yes

Health Hazards (Acute and chronic):
    Inhalation of powder may prove locally irritating to mucous membranes.
    Ingestion may cause discomfort and/or diarrhea.  Eye contact may prove
    irritating.

Carcinogenicity:
     NTP?   No
     IARC Monographs?  No
     OSHA Regulated?   No


Section 4: First Aid Measures


Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
     Exposure may irritate mucous membranes.

      
Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure:
     Not established.  Unnecessary exposure to this product or any
     industrial chemical should be avoided.  Respiratory conditions
     may be aggravated by powder if air borne.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:

     Eyes:  Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for
            minimum 15 minutes.  Call physician.

     Skin:  Flush with plenty of water and wash with soap and water.

     Ingestion:  When swallowed, allow water to be drunk.  Induce the
                 patient to vomit of his own accord only if fully conscious.




Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures


NFPA Rating:  Not known

Extinguishing Media

Suitable/Not suitable:

SMALL FIRE:  Use water mist or foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or dry sand.

LARGE FIRE:  Use extinguishing media suitable for the
             surrounding materials.

Special firefighting procedures:
     Self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and protective
     clothing should be worn when fighting fires involving chemicals.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards:  None

Hazardous thermal decomposition products:  None known.

Protection of fire fighters:  No special measures are required.

Flammable Limits:
     LEL:  No data
     UEL:  No data




Section 6: Accidental Release Measures


Methods for cleaning up/taking up:

  1. Pick up mechanically.
  2. Pack for disposal in tightly closed containers for
     eventual disposal according to local regulations.




Section 7: Handling and Storage


Handling

     Advice on safe handling

          Local exhaust ventilation.

     Advice on protection against fire and explosion
          No special measures necessary

     Storage

     Further information on storage conditions
          Storage: cool, dry and dark

     Storage class
          10-13   Storage class 10 to 13 (German regulation)





Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection


     Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored

     Limiting values in the air at the working place "limiting values air
     MAK and TRK-" TRGS 900 (announcement of the BMA acc. to @ 52, para 4
     GefStoffV.

     Limiting air value 1:  1.5 mg/m3

     Category of upper limits:
          2 (Exceeding factor 2, for further details please see TRGS 900)

Year : 1997

     Personal protective equipment

     General protective measures
          Do not inhale dust

     Hygiene measures
          Wash hands before breaks and after work.

     Respiratory protection:  Dust mask

     Hand protection:         Rubber gloves

     Eye protection:          safety glasses

     Body protection:         protective clothing




Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties


Appearance:

          Form:   Powder, fine, free flowing
          Color:  White to cream
          Odour:  Odorless

Data relevant to safety

  Changes in physical state

     Melting point > 1500°C

     Flash point:           Not applicable

     Ignition temperature:  Not applicable

     Lower explosion limit: Not applicable

     Upper explosion limit: Not applicable

     Density:               ~ 4.100 g/cm3 at 20°C

     Bulk density:          ~ 950 kg/m3

     Solubility in water:   Insoluble

     pH:                    7.0 at  20°C Suspension in water




Section 10: Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability:   The product is stable if used as intended.

Hazardous polymerization:  Will not occur

Conditions to Avoid:  None known.

Hazardous Products of Deposition:  None known.

Reactions with Air and Water:
     Does not react with air, water or other common materials.





Section 11: Toxicological Information


Summary:  Not considered to be toxic to humans or animals.

Skin Effects:  Can  be locally irritating

Eye Irritation:  Can be irritating to the eyes

Inhalation:  Dust can be irritating to mucous membranes

Sensitization:  Not known

Chronic toxicity:  There is no known effect from the chronic exposure
                   to this product.

Acute oral toxicity ( LD50 ) > 20 g/kg
          Species: rat
          Source:  IBR

Note:  By analogy with a product of similar composition




Section 12: Ecological Information


Exotoxicity:  Not known but it is expected to be low because of its
              insolubility in water.


Environmental Fate:  Not known.

Bioaccumulation:  Not known but it is expected to be low because
                  of its insolubility in water.



Section 13: Disposal Considerations


This material is NOT classified as a hazardous material by RCRA.  Use
only licensed transporters and permitted disposal facilities and conform
to all laws.

Recycle to process, if possible.

Germany water class:  VCI WGK:  No products were found.

Methods of disposal; waste of residues; contaminated packaging:

Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations.




Section 14: Transport Information

 

Proper Shipping Name:  Non-Regulated, No dangerous cargo

DOT Hazard Class:      Non-Regulated, No dangerous cargo

UN/NA ID:              Non-Regulated, No dangerous cargo

Packing Group:         Not Applicable

Labels:                Not Regulated

Marine Pollutant:      No


NAER Guidebook:        Not Regulated

DOT Status:            Not Regulated

Land-Road/Railway:  

     ADR/RID Class:  No dangerous cargo

Sea:

     IMDG Class:  No dangerous cargo

Air:

     IATA-DGR Class:  No dangerous cargo

Dispatch via post office:
     Permitted




Section 15: Regulatory Information


TSCA:  All components of this product are listed on the TSCA 8(b)
inventory.  If identified components of this product are listed
under the TSCA 12(b) Export Notification Rule, they will be listed
below.

    TSCA 12(b) Component      Listed under TSCA Section

SARA Title 3: Section 313 Information/Emissions Reporting (40 CFR 372):

    Component                  Reporting Threshold

SARA-Section 311/312:

No components present in this product are subject to the reporting
requirements of this statute.

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities: 

    Component                  Reportable Quantity
           
EU Regulations:  Risk Phrases:  This product is not classified according
to the EU regulations.

Safety Phrases:  Not applicable

Contains:  Not applicable


California Prop. 65:

Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer products
into the State of California to provide a warning statement if the product
contains ingredients for which the State has found to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.  If this product contains an ingredient
listed by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity,
it will be listed below:

None found



Section 16: Other Information


Disclaimer of Liability:

Caution!  Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications
involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with
the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or
prolonged contact with mucous membranes.  Products offered by SPI Supplies
are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body
or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues.  SPI Supplies will not
provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice,
certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required
by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.
SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise,
express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these
materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with
internal body tissues of fluids.

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The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation. Be aware of the Structure Probe, Inc. Copyright Policy. Structure Probe, Inc. grants a nonexclusive license to make unlimited copies of this safety sheet for internal use only. Quite obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different properties.


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