Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Accessed: 04/20/2024
Date Revised: 01/15/2022

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Bismuth Chloride Solution

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. BI-CL-02-SOL , BI-CL-03-SOL , BI-CL-04-SOL , BI-CL-05-SOL

CAS #: 7787-60-2

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887


SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Corrosive to metals (Category 1). May be corrosive to metals (H290).
Industrial exposure to hydrochloric acid vapors and mists is listed as a known human carcinogen by IARC
Pictogram

Corrosion - GHS05 Exclamation Mark - GHS07

Signal Word: Danger


SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hydrochloric acid
7647-01-0
Bismuth trichloride
7787-60-2
Water
7732-18-5


SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310).
If inhaled:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338).
If on skin (or hair):
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse (P363).
If swallowed:
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).


SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Nonflammable, noncombustible solution.
In case of fire:
Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.


SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.


SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage:
Inorganic #2. Store with acetates, halides, sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates and phosphates


SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).


SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colorless liquid. Odorless.


SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Keep away from strong oxidants, bases, alkali metals, copper, copper alloys, and aluminum.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Irritant


SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.


SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.


SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.


SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not listed.