M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T BISMUTH ================================================================================ SECTION I - Product Identification ================================================================================ PRODUCT NAME: BISMUTH FORMULA: BI FORMULA WT: 208.98 CAS NO.: 7440-69-9 NIOSH/RTECS NO.: EB2600000 PRODUCT CODES: 1086,5821,1084 ================================================================================ Precautionary Labeling ================================================================================ BAKER SAF-T-DATA(TM) SYSTEM HEALTH - 0 FLAMMABILITY - 0 REACTIVITY - 1 CONTACT - 0 LABORATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SAFETY GLASSES; LAB COAT PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WHEN NOT IN USE KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. ================================================================================ SECTION II - Hazardous Components ================================================================================ COMPONENT % CAS NO. NOT APPLICABLE ================================================================================ SECTION III - Physical Data ================================================================================ BOILING POINT: 1420 C ( 2588 F) VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): N/A MELTING POINT: 271 C ( 520 F) VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 9.70 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A (H2O=1) (BUTYL ACETATE=1) SOLUBILITY(H2O): NEGLIGIBLE (LESS THAN 0.1 %) % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 0 APPEARANCE & ODOR: SILVER OR REDDISH ODORLESS METAL. ================================================================================ SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ================================================================================ FLASH POINT: N/A FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. ================================================================================ SECTION V - Health Hazard Data ================================================================================ EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE NO EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE WERE DOCUMENTED. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED AND THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: IF A PERSON BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ================================================================================ SECTION VI - Reactivity Data ================================================================================ STABILITY: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION INCOMPATIBLES: STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLORINE, FUSED AMMONIUM NITRATE, NITROSYL FLUORIDE, IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE ================================================================================ SECTION VII - Spill and Disposal Procedures ================================================================================ STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING, OR FLAMES IN AREA. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER. DISPOSAL PROCEDURE DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ================================================================================ SECTION VIII - Protective Equipment ================================================================================ VENTILATION: USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK. EYE/SKIN PROTECTION: SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS, PROPER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED. ================================================================================ SECTION IX - Storage and Handling Precautions ================================================================================ SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OR FLAME. ================================================================================ SECTION X - Transportation Data and Additional Information ================================================================================ DOMESTIC (D.O.T.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (TM) and (R) : Registered Trademarks N/A = Not Applicable OR Not Available The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets periodically as new information becomes available. 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