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Strontium Sulfate STRONTIUM SULFATE ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 1 Chemwatch: 53930 Issue Date: 27/06/2017 Version No: 4.1.1.1 Print Date: 12/06/2019 Safety Data Sheet according to WHS and ADG requirements S.GHS.AUS.EN SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product Identifier Product name STRONTIUM SULFATE Chemical Name strontium sulfate Synonyms O4SSr; SrSO4; sulfuric acid, strontium salt (1:1); strontium sulphate; celestine; celestite; natural strontium sulfate (celestite) Chemical formula H2O4S.Sr Other means of identification Not Available CAS number 7759-02-6 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses Occurs naturally as the mineral celestine or celestite. Used in ceramics, pyrotechnics. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Registered company name ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD Address 4 ALLEN PLACE WETHERILL PARK NSW 2099 Australia Telephone 61 (0)2 9982 4622 Fax Not Available Website ~ Email [email protected] Emergency telephone number Association / Organisation ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE Emergency telephone numbers 61 (0)418 237 771 +61 1800 951 288 Other emergency telephone Not Available +61 2 9186 1132 numbers SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture NON-HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 0 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 0 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Classification [1] Not Applicable Label elements Hazard pictogram(s) Not Applicable SIGNAL WORD NOT APPLICABLE Hazard statement(s) Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Prevention Continued... Chemwatch: 53930 Page 2 of 8 Issue Date: 27/06/2017 Version No: 4.1.1.1 STRONTIUM SULFATE Print Date: 12/06/2019 Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Response Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Storage Not Applicable Precautionary statement(s) Disposal Not Applicable SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substances CAS No %[weight] Name 7759-02-6 >98 strontium sulfate Mixtures See section above for composition of Substances SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures If this product comes in contact with the eyes: Wash out immediately with fresh running water. Eye Contact Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention. Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel. If skin or hair contact occurs: Skin Contact Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation. If fumes, aerosols or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Inhalation Other measures are usually unnecessary. If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration. Observe the patient carefully. Ingestion Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious. Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can comfortably drink. Seek medical advice. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area. Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture None known. Fire Incompatibility |None known. Advice for firefighters Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves in the event of a fire. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area. Fire Fighting DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use. Non combustible. Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn. Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: Fire/Explosion Hazard sulfur oxides (SOx) metal oxides May emit poisonous fumes. HAZCHEM Not Applicable SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures See section 8 Continued... Chemwatch: 53930 Page 3 of 8 Issue Date: 27/06/2017 Version No: 4.1.1.1 STRONTIUM SULFATE Print Date: 12/06/2019 Environmental precautions See section 12 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Remove all ignition sources. Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Minor Spills Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment. Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal. Moderate hazard. CAUTION: Advise personnel in area. Alert Emergency Services and tell them location and nature of hazard. Major Spills Control personal contact by wearing protective clothing. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. Recover product wherever possible. IF DRY: Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Collect residues and place in sealed plastic bags or other containers for disposal. Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. Use in a well-ventilated area. Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps. Safe handling DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked. DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke. Store in original containers. Keep containers securely sealed. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Other information Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers. Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks. Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities Suitable container Polyethylene or polypropylene container. Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Metals and their oxides or salts may react violently with chlorine trifluoride and bromine trifluoride. These trifluorides are hypergolic oxidisers. They ignite on contact (without external source of heat or ignition) with recognised fuels - contact with these Storage incompatibility materials, following an ambient or slightly elevated temperature, is often violent and may produce ignition. The state of subdivision may affect the results. Avoid strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL) INGREDIENT DATA Not Available EMERGENCY LIMITS Ingredient Material name TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3 strontium sulfate Strontium sulfate 30 mg/m3 330 mg/m3 2,000 mg/m3 Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH strontium sulfate Not Available Not Available Exposure controls Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection. The basic types of engineering controls are: Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that strategically "adds" and Appropriate engineering "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must controls match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use. Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure. Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals; even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powdered by mutual friction. Continued... Chemwatch: 53930 Page 4 of 8 Issue Date: 27/06/2017 Version No: 4.1.1.1 STRONTIUM SULFATE Print Date: 12/06/2019 Personal protection Safety glasses with side shields Chemical goggles. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the Eye and face protection class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable
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