1 Identification of Substance Bismuth Nanoparticles (Bi) US Research Nanomaterials, Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA and ANSI Trade name: Bismuth powder Stock number: US1053 Manufacturer/Supplier: US Research Nanomaterials, Inc. 3302 Twig Leaf Lane Houston, Texas 77084, USA www.us-nano.com E-mail: service@us-nano.com 2 Composition/Data on Components Chemical characterization Bismuth CAS#: 7440-69-9 Bismuth powder, 99.9% Bismuth EC-No.: 231-177-4 3 Hazards identification OSHA Hazards Flammable solid GHS Classification Flammable solids Acute toxicity, Oral GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Hazard statement(s) H228 Flammable solid H303 May be harmful if swallowed. Precautionary statement(s) P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. HMIS Classification Health hazard: 1 Flammability: 3 Physical hazards: 3 NFPA Rating Health hazard: 0 Fire: 3 Reactivity Hazard: 3
Potential Health Effects Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. 4 First aid measures General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.move out of dangerous area. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. 5 Fire fighting measures Conditions of flammability Flammable in the presence of a source of ignition, through friction or retained heat. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surface. No smoking. Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Hazardous combustion products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Bismuth oxides Further information Use water spray to cool unopened containers. 6 Accidental release measures
Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wetbrushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Contain spillage, pick up with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and transfer to a container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). 7 Handling and storage Handling Precautions for safe handling Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace. Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources away. Protect against electrostatic charges. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with acids. Store away from oxidizing agents. Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available. 8 Exposure controls and personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute. Control parameters Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: No data Exposure controls Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Protection of hands: Impervious gloves Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. Material of gloves The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Eye protection: Safety glasses Body protection: Protective work clothing. 9 Physical and chemical properties General Information Form: Powder Color: light grey Odor: Odorless Value/Range Unit Method Change in condition Melting point/melting range: 271 C Boiling point/boiling range: 1420-1560 C Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined Flash point: Not applicable Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable. Highly flammable. Ignition temperature: Not determined Decomposition temperature: Not determined Auto igniting: Not determined. Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined Vapor pressure: Not applicable. Density at 20 C: 9.79 g/cm³ Relative density Not determined.
Vapour density Not applicable. Evaporation rate Not applicable. Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble Segregation coefficient: Not determined. Viscosity: dynamic: Not applicable. kinematic: Not applicable. Other information No further relevant information available. 10 Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known Hazardous decomposition products: Metal oxide fume 11 Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg Primary irritant effect: on the skin: May cause irritation on the eye: May cause irritation Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Subacute to chronic toxicity: Bismuth compounds are often poorly absorbed. However exposure may cause loss of appetite, headache, skin rash, exodermatitis, kidney injury and jaundice. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause a bismuth line or black spots on the gums, foul breath and salivation. Exposure to bismuth may cause injury to the mouth, esophagus and stomach. Symptoms may include loss of appetite, headache, skin rash, kidney damage and jaundice. Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully
known. No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH. 12 Ecological information General notes Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits. 13 Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. 14 Transport information DOT (US) UN number: 3089, Class: 4.1, Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Metal powders, flammable, n.o.s. Reportable Quantity (RQ): Marine pollutant: No Poison Inhalation Hazard: No IMDG UN number: 3089, Class: 4.1, Packing group: II, EMS-No: F-G, S-G Proper shipping name: METAL POWDER, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. Marine pollutant: No IATA UN number: 3089, Class: 4.1, Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Metal powder, flammable, n.o.s. 15 Regulations Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Product related hazard informations: Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals Hazard symbols: F Highly flammable Risk phrases: 11 Highly flammable.
Safety phrases: 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges. National regulations All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory. All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL). Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals. Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. 16 Other information Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.