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Product Name: Samarium Nitrate
Chemical Formula: Sm(NO3)3·6H2O
CAS Number: 13759-83-6
Synonyms: Samarium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, research, electronics materials
Supplier: Include supplier name, address, and emergency contact phone number for lab safety protocols
GHS Classification: Causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, may cause skin and mucous membrane irritation
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Irritating to eyes and skin, may cause discomfort if inhaled, possible environmental hazard, handle with direct supervision
Pictogram: Exclamation mark (irritant warning)
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gear, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid breathing dust or vapors, keep from release into environment
Chemical Name: Samarium Nitrate
Synonym: Samarium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 13759-83-6
Percentage: 98-100% Samarium Nitrate
Impurities: Trace rare earth elements may be present in negligible amounts based on production method
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes, keep eyelids open, remove contact lenses, seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, if irritation develops, consult physician
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, loosen clothing, give oxygen if breathing is difficult, medical help is necessary for persistent symptoms
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, never give anything by mouth to unconscious person, seek physician assistance
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam, avoid using a solid water stream
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid high-pressure water jet
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, samarium oxide, toxic fumes
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-resistant protective clothing
Special Procedures: Cool affected containers with water spray to prevent excess heating, isolate area, prevent runoff from reaching water supplies
Personal Precautions: Wear respirator, safety glasses, protective clothing, gloves, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid dust formation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage, keep chemical out of drains, surface water, and soil
Methods for Cleanup: Use dry, inert absorbent material, sweep or scoop into suitable disposal containers, wash spill area with plenty of water after cleanup is complete
Disposal: Place waste containers in accordance with local, regional, and national guidelines for hazardous chemical disposal
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, never inhale dust, use with adequate ventilation, keep away from incompatible materials like strong reducing agents
Storage: Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, keep container tightly closed in area with secondary containment, restrict access to trained personnel only
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking, keep protective gear available, decontaminate work clothes regularly
Exposure Limits: Occupational exposure limits not established for samarium nitrate, monitor for general particulates or nitrates in worksites
Engineering Controls: Use laboratory fume hood, local exhaust ventilation as needed
Personal Protection: Wear recommended chemical splash goggles or safety glasses, impervious gloves, protective laboratory coat, dust respirator if airborne dust is present
Environmental Controls: Employ workplace containment, avoid direct discharge into drainage or ground water systems
State: Solid (Crystalline)
Color: White to pale yellow
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: 2.5–2.8 g/cm3
pH (aqueous solution): Slightly acidic solution
Partition Coefficient: No data available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Reactivity: Unstable in presence of strong reducing or combustible materials
Chemical Stability: Stable under regular laboratory conditions, sensitive to heat and moisture
Hazardous Reactions: May release toxic nitrogen oxides under fire or decomposition
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong bases, organic materials, reducing agents
Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen, samarium oxide, water vapor
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity reported for similar rare earth compounds, irritation of mucous membranes, eyes, and respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may affect liver, kidneys, or central nervous system; data from related compounds supports caution
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Symptoms: Coughing, shortness of breath, skin or eye redness, nausea, headache from inhaled vapors or dust
Sensitization: No known sensitizing effect, but repeated handling warrants monitoring
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogenic
Ecotoxicity: Limited data for samarium nitrate, but nitrate ions can cause eutrophication in bodies of water, rare earth elements may bioaccumulate
Aquatic Toxicity: Potentially harmful to aquatic species due to nitrate content; avoid discharges
Persistence and Degradability: No rapid biodegradation, stable in the environment
Bioaccumulation: Some risk of accumulation in plants and aquatic organisms; further monitoring needed
Mobility in Soil: Soluble, can migrate through soil and contaminate groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Prevent large spills from entering waterways, longevity in aquatic systems possible
Disposal Methods: Collect chemical residues in approved containers, label and dispose according to local, regional, and national hazardous waste rules
Do Not: Flush down drain, landfill without authorization, incinerate in open flame
Sewage Disposal: Not permitted
Waste Codes: Confirm with local authorities; treat as hazardous chemical waste
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse, label for hazardous contents, dispose with chemical residues
UN Number: 1469
UN Proper Shipping Name: Nitrates (inorganic, n.o.s., containing samarium nitrate)
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (oxidizer)
Packing Group: III
Transport Label: Oxidizer
Marine Pollutant: No specific data, avoid discharge into the sea
Special Precautions: Secure tightly, keep away from combustibles, document packaging and contents clearly for all modes of transport
TSCA Status: Excepted or listed substance in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
WHMIS Classification: Class C (oxidizing material), Class D-2B (toxic material causing other effects)
OSHA: Considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Right to Know: Listed by state and federal RTK programs
REACH: Complies with European REACH regulation for registered substances; review local laws for additional requirements
Other Regulations: Restriction under US EPA for water contamination, reporting and recordkeeping mandatory for handlers
