Strontium Carbonate
Strontium Carbonate
Strontium Carbonate
Strontium Carbonate
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: Strontium Carbonate
Chemical Name: Strontium Carbonate
Recommended Use: Pyrotechniques, Magnets, Ceramics, Glass, Electronics
Manufactured For: Laguna Clay Company
14400 Lomitas Ave
City of Industry, CA 91746
Phone: (626) 330-0631 fax (626) 333-7694
Emergency Phone: [email protected]
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC (Nat’l.Occupational
& Health Safety Commission).
Signal Word: Warning
Pictogram:
Safety Phrases: Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Risk Phrases: Possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation. Risks of pulmonary
overload (respiratory particulates).
Environmental Hazards: None reported.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON MATERIAL
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inalation: Remove the subject from dusty environment and let him blow his nose. If symptoms
persist, call a physician.
Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye irritation persists,
consult a specialist.
Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
before re‐use. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
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Ingestion: Call a physician immediately.
If victim is conscious:
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce vomiting.
If victim is unconscious but breathing:
Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.
5. FIRE‐FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons ‐ None.
Special exposure hazards in a fire: ‐ Not combustible. Hazardous decomposition products formed
under fire conditions.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: No special precautions required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions: Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions: Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
Avoid dust formation.
Keep in properly labelled containers.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal
considerations".
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Use only in well‐ventilated areas.
Keep away from incompatible products
Storage: Keep in a dry place. Store in original container. Keep container closed.
Keep away from Incompatible products.
Packaging material: Paper and PE
Other information: Avoid dust formation. Refer to protective measures listed in
Sections 7 & 8.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Limit Values
Barium carbonate
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 01 2006
Time weighted average = 0.5 mg/m3
Remarks: as Ba
Nanoparticles: Remarks: none established, Avoid exposure ‐ obtain special instructions before use.
Exposure controls: Ensure adequate ventilation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places
where dust is formed. ‐ Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection
‐ Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
‐ Recommended Filter type: P3
Hand protection: Protective gloves
Suitable material: PVC, Natural Rubber
Unsuitable material : Do not wear neoprene gloves, as neoprene absorbs
nanoparticles.
Eye protection: Dust proof goggles, if dusty.
Skin and Body Protection : long sleeved clothing, apron, boots, PVC
Hygiene measures: ‐ When using do not eat, drink or smoke. ‐ Wash hands before breaks and at
the end of workday. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental exposure controls : Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General Information (appearance, odor)
Appearance: powder, pellets
Color: white
Odor: odorless
Important health safety and environmental information
pH: 7 – 8 Remarks: saturated aqueous solution Temperature: 20 °C
Boiling point/boiling range: not applicable, Decomposition
Flash point: not applicable
Flammability: product is not flammable.
Explosive properties: Explosion danger: Remarks: Not explosive
Oxidizing properties: Non oxidizer
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Vapor pressure not applicable
Relative density / Density: 3.7
Bulk density from 300 ‐ 700 kg/m3 (powder)
from 1,200 ‐ 2,000 kg/m3 (pellets)
Solubility: Water, 0.01 g/l, Temperature: 18 °C
Partition coefficient: not applicable
n‐octanol/water
Vapor density: not applicable
Melting point/range: not applicable, Decomposition
Auto‐flammability: no data available
Granulometry: 0.74 ‐ 10 µm (powder), Remarks: d 50, nanoparticles 80 % > 0.15 ‐ 0.85
mm (pellets)
Decomposition temperature: > 1,340 °C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
‐Stable under recommended storage conditions.
‐Contact with acids liberates CO2, sometimes violently.
Conditions to avoid: none
Materials to avoid: Incompatible with acids.
Hazardous decomposition products: Strontium oxide. The release of other hazardous
decomposition products is possible.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data
Acute oral toxicity
LD50, rat, > 2,000 mg/kg
Chronic toxicity
Oral, Repeated exposure, rat, Target Organs: skeleton, observed effect
Inhalation, after a single exposure, rat, Target Organs: Respiratory system, observed effect
Possible hazards (summary)
Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
No data exists on the effects of nanometer sized particles on the body.
Other dangerous properties cannot be excluded.
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Health effects
Main effects
‐Chronic exposure to the product can cause bone calcification disorders.
‐Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
‐Possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.
Inhalation
‐Repeated or prolonged exposure: chronic bronchitis, Risk of pulmonary overload (respirable
particulates).
‐(in case of higher concentration): chemical pneumonitis.
Eye contact
Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact
The product may be absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation and/or
dermatitis.
Ingestion
No reported cases of intoxication in man.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
Acute toxicity
Remarks: no data available
Chronic toxicity
Remarks: no data available
Mobility
Air: Remarks: mobility as solid aerosols ‐Water/soil Remarks: low solubility and mobility
Persistence and degradability
Abiotic degradation
water/soil Result: slow ionization and cation precipitation in presence of sulfates or carbonates
Biodegradation
Remarks: The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioconcentration: Terrestrial plants, various species
Result: potential accumulation of the cation
Other adverse effects no data available
Possible hazards (summary)
no data available
Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Persistent product mainly in its inert form.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products
In accordance with local and national regulations.
Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.
Packaging treatment
Containers that cannot be cleaned must be treated as waste.
Or
Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent
authorities.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Remarks:
DOT not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labels: Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
15.2. Inventory Information
Toxic Substance Control Act list (TSCA) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
Korea Existing Chemicals Inv. (KECI) (KECI (KR)) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
EU list of existing chemical substances (EINECS) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
Japan (ENCS) List (ENCS (JP)) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
: ‐
Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China) (IECS) In compliance with inventory.
Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances : ‐
In compliance with inventory.
(PICCS)
New Zealand Inventory (in preparation) (NZ) : ‐ In compliance with inventory.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Administrative information
‐General revision
‐Distribute new edition to clients
The information given corresponds to the current state of our knowledge and experience of the
product, and is not exhaustive. This applies to product which conforms to the specification, unless
otherwise stated. In this case of combinations and mixtures one must make sure that no new dangers
can arise. In any case, the user is not exempt from observing all legal, administrative and regulatory
procedures relating to the product, personal hygiene, and protection of human welfare and the
environment.
Issue Date: 04/29/2015
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