Material Safety Data
Sheet
Bismuth, Powder, 99.999%
ACC# 96777
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Bismuth, Powder, 99.999%
Catalog
Numbers: AC192610000, AC192610200
Synonyms:
Company
Identification:
Acros
Organics N.V.
One Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For
emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
7440-69-9 |
Bismuth, Powder, 99.999% |
|
231-177-4 |
Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: gray-white or reddish metal powder.
Warning!
Flammable solid. Flammable when exposed to flame. May cause eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Air sensitive.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause fever and rheumatic pain.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause a bismuth
line or black spots on the gums, foul breath and salivation.
Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and
alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from
exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to
Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. Flammable when exposed to flame. Flammable solid.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to
extinguish fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition
Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:4.00 vol %
Upper: .00 vol %
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material, then
place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only
in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Keep away from heat and flame. Keep away from
sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not
in use. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
Bismuth, Powder, 99.999% |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed
|
OSHA Vacated PELs: Bismuth,
Powder, 99.999%: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described
by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the
OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN
149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Powder
Appearance: gray-white or reddish metal
Odor: None
reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 hPa @ 840 C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not
available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1500
deg C @ 760.00mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:271 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility:
insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:9.8000g/cm3
Molecular
Formula:Bi
Molecular Weight:208.98
Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Ignition sources, strong oxidants, electrical sparks, exposure to
flame.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids, aluminum,
bromine trifluoride, halogens, nitric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, bismuth oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-69-9: EB2600000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7440-69-9:
Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 10 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 5000
mg/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7440-69-9: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
Canada
TDG |
Shipping Name: |
DOT regulated - small quantity provisions
apply (see 49CFR173.4) |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Packing Group: |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS#
7440-69-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals are on the
Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product
are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section
12b
None of the chemicals are listed under
TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use
Rule
None of the chemicals in this material
have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding
RQs
None of the chemicals in this material
have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this
product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS #
7440-69-9: immediate, fire.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does
not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This
material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7440-69-9 is not present
on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop
65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in
this product are listed.
European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away
from sources of ignition - No smoking.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-69-9: No
information available.
Canada -
DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7440-69-9 is listed on
Canada's DSL List.
Canada -
WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure
List
Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
1/05/1998
Revision #3 Date: 10/03/2005
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