Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Accessed: 04/23/2024
Date Revised: 01/15/2022

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Strontium Ruthenate Sputtering Target

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. SR-RUAT-02-ST , SR-RUAT-03-ST , SR-RUAT-04-ST , SR-RUAT-05-ST

CAS #: 60862-59-1

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

Signal Word:
Warning

Exclamation Mark - GHS07

Hazard Statements:
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements:
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/vapor
P305+P351 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
HMIS
Health Ratings (0-4):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Physical: 1


SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Family:
Ceramic
Additional Names:
Strontium ruthenium oxide
Strontium Ruthenate(SrRuO3):
Percentage: 100 wt%
CAS#: 60862-59-1
EC #: NIL


SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Treatment:
Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Special Treatment:
None
Important Symptoms:
None
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air. Supply oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Ingestion:
Give one to two glasses of water and induce vomiting.
Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin:
Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing.
Eyes:
Flush eyes with water, blinking often for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing


SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability:
Non-flammable, except as powder
Extinguishing Media:
Do not use water for metal fires –use CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.
Spec. Fire Fighting
Procedure:
Use full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
See section 10 for decomposition products.


SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

If Material Is Released/Spilled:
Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in special protection
information. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for disposal.
Take care not to raise dust.
Environmental Precautions:
Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution.


SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Conditions:
Handle under dry protective gas.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions:
Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container. Store under dry inert gas. Store apart from materials and conditions listed in section 10.
Work/Hygienic
Maintenance:
Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating and smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Ventilation:
Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain concentration at or below threshold limit.


SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Permissible Exposure Limits:
N/A
Threshold Limit Value:
N/A
Special Equipment:
None
Respiratory Protection:
Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
Protective Gloves:
Nitrile rubber, NBR 0.11mm thick
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses or goggles
Body Protection:
Protective work clothing. Wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves/pants.


SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Color:
Black
Form:
Sputtering target
Odor:
Odorless
Water Solubility:
Insoluble
Boiling Point:
N/A
Melting Point:
N/A
Flash Point:
N/A
Autoignition Temperature:
N/A
Density:
N/A
Molecular weight:
236.69 g/cc


SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reacts With:
Reducing agents, Flammable substances, Organic materials, Metal powders, Oxidizing agents
Incompatible Conditions:
Water/moisture
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Metal oxide fume


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects:
Eyes:
Causes serious eye damage
Skin:
May cause irritation
Ingestion:
May cause irritation
Inhalation:
May cause irritation
Chronic:
N/A
Signs & Symptoms:
N/A
Aggravated Medical Conditions:
N/A
Median Lethal Dose:
N/A
Carcinogen:
N/A


SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic Toxicity:
Low
Persistent Bioaccumulation Toxicity:
No
Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative:
No
Notes:
N/A


SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, national, and international regulations.


SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Hazardous:
Not hazardous for transportation.
Hazard Class:
N/A
Packing Group:
N/A
UN Number:
N/A
Proper Shipping Name:
N/A


SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Sec 302 Extremely Hazardous:
No
Sec 304 Reportable Quantities:
N/A
Sec 313 Toxic Chemicals:
No