Synonyms: Strontium Hydrate; Strontium Hydroxide Octahydrate
CAS No.: 18480-07-4 (Anhydrous) 1311-10-0 (Octahydrate)
Molecular Weight: 265.75
Chemical Formula: H2O2Sr . 8H2O
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Strontium Hydroxide 18480-07-4 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. FORMS VERY ALKALINE SOLUTIONS. LIQUID CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT.
Potential Health Effects
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There is limited information available on the hazards of this chemical. The health effects listed for this substance are based on information found for compounds of similar structure. Strontium hydroxide forms very alkaline solutions which can be corrosive.
Inhalation:
Solid: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Solution: Inhalation of alkaline vapors can produce upper airway edema, respiratory failure, wheezing, pulmonary edema, and pnemonitis.
Ingestion:
Solid: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Solution: Alkaline corrosive ingestion may produce burns to the lips, tongue, oral mucosa, upper airway, esophagus and occasionally stomach.
Skin Contact:
Solid: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. Caustic burns may occur on prolonged contact with moist skin. Reddening, soreness or possible damage to the skin may occur. Solution: Dermal contact with alkaline corrosives may produce pain, redness, severe irritation or full thickness burns.
Eye Contact:
Solid: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. May cause burns. Solution: Alkaline eye exposures produce severe irritation with effects similar to those of dilute caustics. Inflammation or burns with possible damage to the eye tissues can occur together with tearing and considerable pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated exposure may cause symptoms similar to those listed for acute effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. Do not flush caustic residues to the sewer. Residues from spills can be diluted with water, neutralized with dilute acid such as acetic, hydrochloric or sulfuric. Absorb neutralized caustic residue on clay, vermiculite or other inert substance and package in a suitable container for disposal.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Colorless, deliquescent crystals or white powder.
Odor:
No information found.
Solubility:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
3.63
pH:
ca. 13.5 (solution)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
375C (707F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Absorbs CO2 from air forming carbonate; loses part of its water at ca. 100C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
No information found.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
No information found.
Conditions to Avoid:
No information found.
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure. Investigated as a reproductive effector.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Strontium Hydroxide (18480-07-4) No No None
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Strontium Hydroxide (18480-07-4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Strontium Hydroxide (18480-07-4) Yes Yes No No
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Strontium Hydroxide (18480-07-4) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Strontium Hydroxide (18480-07-4) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. FORMS VERY ALKALINE SOLUTIONS. LIQUID CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe dust, mist or vapor.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16.
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