Material Safety Data Sheet
Bismuth Oxide, (III) 99.9999%
ACC# 95923
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Bismuth Oxide, (III) 99.9999%
Catalog Numbers:
AC192620000, AC192620100, AC192620500
Synonyms:
Bismuth Oxide.
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
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
1304-76-3 | Bismuth Trioxide |
100 | 215-134-7 |
Hazard Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: yellow solid.
Caution! May cause liver and kidney damage. May
cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive
tract irritation.
Target Organs: Kidneys, liver.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver and
kidney damage.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause liver and kidney damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert,
rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion
and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Bismuth Trioxide | none listed |
none listed | none listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Bismuth Trioxide:
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:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: yellow
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 3434 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:1503 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:8.76
Molecular Formula:Bi2O3
Molecular Weight:465.9662
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 1304-76-3: EB2984460
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1304-76-3:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 10 gm/kg;
Oral, rat:
LD50 = 5000 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1304-76-3:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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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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IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada TDG |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1304-76-3 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.
SARA
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 # 1304-76-3: acute.
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# 1304-76-3 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA,
FL, or NJ.
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:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1304-76-3: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1304-76-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 6/10/1999
Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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