CEROX EN1660 (CEROX 1663)

Material Safety Data Sheet

CEROX EN1660 (CEROX 1663)

Date Prepared: 5/21/07 Supersedes Date: 5/13/04

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY DESCRIPTION

RHODIA INC.
ELECTRONICS AND CATALYSIS
CN 7500
8 Cedar Brook Drive
Cranbury NJ 08512

Emergency Phone Numbers:

FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT CONTACT:
CHEMTREC (800-424-9300 within the United States or 703-527-3887 for international collect calls) or
Rhodia CAERS (Communication and Emergency Response System) at 800-916-3232.

For Product Information:

(800) 515-6065

Chemical Name or Synonym:

CERIUM OXIDE

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

OSHA
Component CAS Reg Number Percentage
Hazard
CERIUM OXIDE 1306-38-3 Y > 60
LANTHANUM OXIDE 1312-81-8 Y < 40
NEODYMIUM OXIDE 1313-97-9 Y < 40

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

A. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

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Physical Appearance and Odor:

cream colored powder solid, odorless.

Warning Statements:
DUSTS IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.

B. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Acute Eye:
Slightly irritating. May cause foreign body irritation only.

Acute Skin:
Non-irritating. Skin absorption not likely.

Acute Inhalation:
Low acute inhalation toxicity. May cause wheezing, upper respiratory tract irritation.

Acute Ingestion:
Low acute oral toxicity.

Chronic Effects:
This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable
or suspected human carcinogens. Prolonged contact may cause chronic bronchitis.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL:

Eye Exposure:
Rinse particulate matter from eye. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists or if visual
changes occur.

Skin Exposure:
In case of contact, wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation developes or
persists.

Inhalation:
If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory
irritation or distress continues.

Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended.

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MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems such as asthma,
emphysema or bronchitis.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient.
Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product
may have occurred.

Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote available.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE HAZARD DATA:

Flash Point:
Not Applicable

Extinguishing Media:
Not combustible. Use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Firefighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Not combustible.

Hazardous Decomposition Materials (Under Fire Conditions):

none known

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Evacuation Procedures and Safety:

Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection information in Section 8.

Containment of Spill:
Follow procedure described below under Cleanup and Disposal of Spill.

Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:

Sweep or vacuum up and place in an appropriate closed container (see Section 7: Handling and
Storage).

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Environmental and Regulatory Reporting:

Do not flush to drain.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Minimum/Maximum Storage Temperatures:

Not Available

Handling:
Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dusts.

Dry powders can build static electricity charges when subjected to the friction of conveying, mixing or
sliding. Provide adequate precautions, such as electrical grounding, or inert atmospheres when
material is used in the presence of flammable materials to prevent ignition. When used for glass
polishing, the suspension of polish becomes alkaline (pH > 8.5) following the hydrolysis of the glass. It
is strongly recommended that gloves and goggles be worn to prevent contact with skin and eyes under
these conditions.

Storage:
Store in closed containers. Store in an area that is dry.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Introductory Remarks:
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each
intended application. While developing safe handling procedures, do not overlook the need to clean
equipment and piping systems for maintenance and repairs. Waste resulting from these procedures
should be handled in accordance with Section 13: Disposal Considerations.

Assistance with selection, use and maintenance of worker protection equipment is generally available
from equipment manufacturers.

Exposure Guidelines:
Exposure limits represent regulated or recommended worker breathing zone concentrations measured
by validated sampling and analytical methods, meeting the regulatory requirements. The following
limits apply to this material, where, if indicated, S=skin and C=ceiling limit:

PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED RESPIRABLE FRACTION

Notes TWA STEL
OSHA 5 mg/cu m

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PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED TOTAL DUST

Notes TWA STEL
OSHA 15 mg/cu m

Engineering Controls:
Where engineering controls are indicated by use conditions or a potential for excessive exposure
exists, the following traditional exposure control techniques may be used to effectively minimize
employee exposures: general area dilution/exhaust ventilation, wet processing methods to reduce dust
generation.

Respiratory Protection:
When respirators are required, select NIOSH/MSHA approved equipment based on actual or potential
airborne concentrations and in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and/or industrial
recommendations.

Under normal conditions, in the absence of other airborne contaminants, the following devices should
provide protection from this material up to the conditions specified by the appropriate OSHA, WHMIS
or ANSI standard(s): Air-purifying (half-mask/full-face) respirator with cartridges/canister approved for
use against dusts, mists and fumes.

Eye/Face Protection:
Eye and face protection requirements will vary dependent upon work environment conditions and
material handling practices. Appropriate ANSI Z87 approved equipment should be selected for the
particular use intended for this material.

It is generally regarded as good practice to wear a minimum of safety glasses with side shields when
working in industrial environments.

Skin Protection:
Skin contact should be minimized through use of gloves and suitable long-sleeved clothing (i.e., shirts
and pants). Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.

Work Practice Controls:

Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general
measures should be taken when working with or handling this material:
(1) Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in
areas where this material is stored.
(2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics,
or using the toilet.
(3) Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splashes or contact with this material.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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Physical and Chemical properties here represent typical properties of this product. Contact the
business area using the Product Information phone number in Section 1 for its exact specifications.

Physical Appearance:
cream colored powder solid.

Odor:
odorless.

pH:
Not Applicable

Specific Gravity:
6.8 at 20 C (68 F).

Water Solubility:
insoluble

Melting Point Range:

2500 C (4532 F)

Boiling Point Range:

Not Available

Vapor Pressure:
Not Available

Vapor Density:
Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability:
This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions described in Section 7.

Conditions To Be Avoided:
dusting conditions

Materials/Chemicals To Be Avoided:
strong acids

The Following Hazardous Decomposition Products Might Be Expected:

Decomposition Type: thermal

none known

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Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur.

Avoid The Following To Inhibit Hazardous Polymerization:

not applicable

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Eye Irritation:

Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
eye - eye irritation, rabbit. Slightly irritating. Data for Cerium oxide.
eye - eye irritation, rabbit. Mildly irritating. Data for lanthanum oxide.

Acute Skin Irritation:

Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
skin - skin irritation, rabbit. Non-irritating. Data for Cerium oxide lanthanum oxide.
skin - sensitization, guinea pig. Not sensitizing. Data for Cerium oxide.

Acute Dermal Toxicity:

Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
LD50 - lethal dose 50% of test species, > 2000 mg/kg, rabbit. Data for Cerium oxide.

Acute Respiratory Irritation:

No test data found for product.

Acute Inhalation Toxicity:

Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
LC50 - lethal concentration 50% of test species, > 5.05 mg/l/4 hr, rat. Data for Cerium oxide.

Acute Oral Toxicity:

Toxicological Information and Interpretation:
LD50 - lethal dose 50% of test species, > 5000 mg/kg, rat. Data for Cerium oxide lanthanum oxide
neodymium oxide.

Chronic Toxicity:
This product does not contain any substances that are considered by OSHA, NTP, IARC or ACGIH to
be "probable" or "suspected" human carcinogens.

No additional test data found for product.

Toxicological Information and Interpretation Ames Test: Negative. Mouse micronucleus assay:
Negative. Data for Cerium oxide.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological Information:
Ecotoxological Information and Interpretation:
NOEC - no effect concentration, > 100 mg/l/96 hr, fish: Brachydanio rerio. Data for Cerium oxide
lanthanum oxide neodymium oxide.

Chemical Fate Information:

No data found for product.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method:

Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management
information presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate. Please be
advised that state and local requirements for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise
different from federal laws and regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding the proper
disposal of this material.

Container Handling and Disposal:

Any containers or equipment used should be decontaminated immediately after use.

EPA Hazardous Waste - NO

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Transportation Status: IMPORTANT! Statements below provide additional data on listed DOT
classification.
The listed Transportation Classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in
package size, mode of shipment or other regulatory descriptors.

US Department of Transportation
Shipping Name:
NOT REGULATED

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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Inventory Status
Inventory Status
UNITED STATES (TSCA) Y
CANADA (DSL) Y
EUROPE (EINECS/ELINCS) Y
AUSTRALIA (AICS) Y
JAPAN (MITI) Y
SOUTH KOREA (KECL) Y

Y = All ingredients are on the inventory.

E = All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing.
P = One or more ingredients fall under the polymer exemption or are on the no longer polymer list. All
other ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing.
N = Not determined or one or more ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from
listing.

FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Inventory Issues:
All functional components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

SARA Title III Hazard Classes:

Fire Hazard - NO
Reactive Hazard - NO
Release of Pressure - NO
Acute Health Hazard - YES
Chronic Health Hazard - NO

STATE REGULATIONS:
This product does not contain any components that are regulated under California Proposition 65.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

National Fire Protection Association Hazard Ratings--NFPA(R):

1 Health Hazard Rating--Slight
0 Flammability Rating--Minimal
0 Instability Rating--Minimal

National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System--HMIS(R):

1 Health Hazard Rating--Slight

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0 Flammability Rating--Minimal
0 Reactivity Rating--Minimal

Reason for Revisions:

Change and/or addition made to Section 11.

Key Legend Information:

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
PEL - Permissable Exposure Limit
TWA - Time Weighted Average
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
NTP - National Toxicology Program
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
ND - Not determined
RHODIA - Rhodia Established Exposure Limits

Disclaimer:
The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.

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