Section 1: Product Identification
Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate)neodymium (III), 99% (99.9%-Nd) (REO)
Chemical Name:
Nd(FOD)3
CAS Registry Number: 17978-76-6
Formula: Nd(C3F7COCHCOC4H9)3
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal fluorobeta-diketonate complexes
Synonym: Tris(FOD)neodymium (III)
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 17978-76-6 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: No particular hazard associated with this material.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion
Eye Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to vomiting, exhaustion, anemia, convulsions and coma.
Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Product contains fluorine which, under certain conditions of use, decomposition or metabolism, may generate
Chronic Health Affects: fluoride ion causing nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth
structure, kidney and liver damage.
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
Inhalation:
in 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: none
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a 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 irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container.
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 protective clothes and gloves. Consult glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: 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 Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: 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: blue-pink solid
Molecular Weight: 1029.77
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: 130C (.01mm)
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: None
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture-stable solid
Hazardous Polymerization: none
Conditions to Avoid: contact with strong oxidizing agents
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents, active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, fluorinated organic fumes and neodymium oxide
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in RTECS.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
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: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Not reportable under SARA Title 313
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
