SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Sol. 1 H228 Flammable solid.
GHS07
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label elements
GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
Dysprosium(III) i-propoxide (99.9%-Dy) (REO)
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P231 Handle under inert gas.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P422 Store contents under inert gas.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 1
Fire = 2
Reactivity = 0
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 1
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS No. Description
6742-68-3 Dysprosium(III) isopropoxide

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures
General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: No special measures required.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions: No special measures required.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection:
Tightly sealed goggles

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: Dark beige
Odor: Alcohol-like
Odor threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not applicable.
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: no data °C
Boiling point/Boiling range: no data °C
Flash point: Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
Auto igniting: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined.
Vapor pressure: no data hPa
Density: Not determined.
Relative density Not determined.
Vapor density Not applicable.
Evaporation rate Not applicable.
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble.
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not applicable.
Kinematic: Not applicable.
Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
VOC content: 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gl
Solids content: 100.0 %
Other information No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
13 Disposal

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1325
UN proper shipping name
DOT, IATA Flammable solids, organic, n.o.s.
IMDG FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives
Label 4.1
IMDG
Class 4
Label 4.1
IATA
Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives
Label 4.1
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA II
Environmental hazards:
Marine pollutant: No
Special precautions for user Not applicable.
EMS Number: F-A,S-G
Stowage Category B
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 15 kg
On cargo aircraft only: 50 kg
UN "Model Regulation": UN 1325 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 4.1, II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Sara
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is not listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is not listed.
Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
Carcinogenic categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
Substance is not listed.
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
Dysprosium(III) i-propoxide (99.9%-Dy) (REO)
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P231 Handle under inert gas.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P422 Store contents under inert gas.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.