{ } - 1 - 7/31/14 

 Safety Data Sheet 

 

(For Research & Development Use Only) 

1. Product and Company Information

Product Name: { }

Other Names: { }

Recommended Use and Restriction on Use: 

 { }

 { }

Company: {

 

 }

Telephone: { }

Fax: { }

Emergency Phone #: { }

2. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

OSHA Hazards

Irritant

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word 

 Warning

Hazard statement(s)
{ } - 2 - 7/31/14 

H303 May be harmful if swallowed

H316 Causes mild skin irritation

H320 Causes eye irritation.

H333 May be harmful in inhaled

Precautionary statement(s)

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P332 & P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several

 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue

rinsing.

P337 + P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/spray.

P304 + P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you 

feel unwell.

GHS Classification of the mixtures and any national or regional information

Hazards Hazard elements Classification Physical Hazards

Explosives Not an explosive

Flammable gases Not classified

Flammable aerosols Not classified

Oxidizing gasses Not classified

Gases under pressure Not classified

Flammable liquids Not classified

Flammable solids Not classified

Self-reactive substances and 

mixtures

Not a self-reactive mixture

Pyrophoric liquids Not classified

Pyrophoric solids Not classified

Self-heating substances and 

mixtures

Not classified

Substances and mixtures which, in 

contact with water, emit flammable 

gases 

Not classified

Oxidizing liquids Not classified

Oxidizing solids Not classified

Organic peroxides Not an organic peroxide

Corrosive to metals Not classified

Health Hazards

Acute 

toxicity

Oral Category 5

Dermal Category 5

Inhalation (Gasses) Not classified

Inhalation (Vapors) Not classified

Inhalation (Dusts and 

Mist)

Category 5

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B

Respiratory or skin sensitization Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified

Carcinogenicity Not classified

Reproductive toxicity Not classified

Specific target organ systemic 

toxicity-Single exposure

Not classified

Specific target organ systemic Not classified
{ } - 3 - 7/31/14 

toxicity-Repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard Not classified

Hazardous 

to the 

aquatic 

environment

Acute aquatic toxicity Not classified

Chronic aquatic toxicity

Not classified

HMIS Classification

Health hazard: 1

Flammability: 0

Physical hazards: 0

NFPA Rating

Health hazard: 1

Fire: 0

Reactivity Hazard: 0

Potential Health Effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Skin Causes mild skin irritation 

Eyes Causes eye irritation.

Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Concentration Range:

 

Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes: CAS #: 7782-42-5

Concentration = < 1%

Ammonium Nitrate: CAS #: 6484-52-2

Concentration = < 0.1%

Proprietary Additive A

Concentration = 0 to < 1%

Water: CAS #: 7732-18-5

Concentration = >99%

Impurities and Stablizing Additives Which Affect GHS Classification:

None 

4. First Aid Measures

If inhaled:

Move the exposed person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation or 

symptoms persist.

In case of skin contact: 
{ } - 4 - 7/31/14 

Wash off immediately with soap and water. Remove and properly dispose of 

contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse immediately with water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek 

medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.

If swallowed:

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth thoroughly. 

Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media:

Water based solution is not expected to burn. Dry precipitate may burn and should 

be extinguished using Carbon dioxide (CO2) dry chemical. Do not allow material to 

enter sewers or drains.

Fire Hazards:

Burning produces irritating fumes.

Protective Equipment:

Wear suitable respiratory equipment when deemed necessary. Fire-fighters should 

wear self-contained breathing apparatus for large fires.

Flash Point: N/A.

6. 6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions:

When handling, use eye protection and Nitrile or Latex based gloves.

Environmental Precautions:

Do not allow product to enter sewer drains and waterways. Prevent further 

spillage if safe to do so. Advise local authorities if large spills cannot be contained. 

Clean Up Methods:

Mop up spills with a water/detergent mix. Clean spill area thoroughly with plenty of 

water. Spill waste should be sealed inside a strong plastic bag for disposal via 

incineration.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.

Adopt best Manual Handling considerations when handling, carrying and 
{ } - 5 - 7/31/14 

dispensing. 

Storage:

Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in 

properly labeled containers. Avoid contact with strong acids or bases.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Though no exposure limits are established, we recommended following the “NIOSH 

Current Intelligence Bulletin 65: Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and 

Nanofibers” which states a Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) of 1.0ug/m3 in air

for Elemental Carbon via NIOSH Method 5040.

Engineering Measures: Use local exhaust ventilation or respiratory protection 

where deemed necessary. If creating a mist, vapor or aerosol, use of enclosed and 

exhausted environment should be used.

Respiratory Protection:

Wear a suitable respirator if deemed necessary.

Hand Protection:

Wear nitrile or latex based gloves.

Eye Protection:

Approved safety goggles. Safety glasses.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Description: Liquid.

Color: Black.

Odor: Odorless.

Boiling Point: 100C.

pH: 6 to 10

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid:

Burning of liquid without proper ventilation.
{ } - 6 - 7/31/14 

Materials to Avoid:

Acids. Alkali metals. Alkalis. Halogens.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Carbon Monoxide (CO).

11. Toxicological Information

Toxicological Information:

The hazards associated with carbon nanotubes have not yet been fully established. 

However, NIOSH recommends a REL of <1.0 ug/m3 of Elemental Carbon via 

NIOSH Method 5040.

General Information

No quantitative data are available for carbon nanotubes. Based on information for 

similar materials:

Repeated Or Prolonged Exposure

There is some evidence from experimental studies that inhalation of carbon 

nanotubes may cause inflammation of the lungs and that this may lead to lung 

fibrosis. There is some evidence that carbon nanotubes of particular dimensions 

may behave in the same way as other fibrous materials of similar dimensions and 

cause adverse health effects in the mesothelium.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity:

There is no data on the Ecotoxicity of this product. 

12.1. Toxicity 

No data available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

No data available.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No data available on bioaccumulation.

12.4. Mobility in soil

The product has good mobility in soil.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria.
{ } - 7 - 7/31/14 

12.6. Other adverse effects

None known.

13. Disposal Considerations

General Information:

 Dispose of in compliance with all local, national and international regulations.

 Material is not to be discharged into US or International waterways.

 Material should not be allowed to enter any sewer drain system. 

 In the European Union, carbon nanotube waste material should be classified and 

coded as hazardous waste. 

 Based on current information, high temperature incineration in a hazardous 

waste incinerator is the preferred disposal method. Pyrolysis above 500°C will 

oxidize CNTs completely.



14. Transport Information

DOT (US)

Not dangerous goods

IMDG

Not dangerous goods

IATA

Not dangerous goods

15. Regulatory Information

Hazard Designation: Irritant 

EU Legislation Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of 

the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of 

substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 

1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 with amendments.

Per TSCA’s R&D Exemption (40 CFR section 720.36), this material is for Research 

and Development Use Only.

16. Other Information
{ } - 8 - 7/31/14 

{ } provides the material contained herein in good faith, but makes no 

representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended 

only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a 

properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information

must exercise their independent judgment in determining it appropriateness for a 

particular purpose.

{ } MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, 

EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY 

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 

PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN 

OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. 

ACCORDINGLY, { } WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

DAMAGES FROM USE OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION

17. Document Change History

May 26, 2010

 New document

August 18, 2011

 Updated document to include Global Harmonization

October 13, 2011

 Section 2 – Changed precautionary statement from “Rinse cautiously” to 

“Rinse copiously”.

 Section 8 – Updated “Hand Protection” to “Wear nitrile or latex based 

gloves” and eliminated requirement of “double glove”.

May 29, 2013

 Change name of chemical to “Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Solution”

 Section 2 – Reformatted to new Global Harmonization System (GHS) and 

reclassified the Health Hazard from a 2 to 1 by changing eye 

damage/irritation from a category 2A to a category 2B

 Section 8 – Updated “Hand Protection” to “Wear nitrile or latex based 

gloves” and eliminated requirement of “double glove”.

 Section 7 – Updated Storage section to include “Avoid contact with bases”.

 Section 8 & 11 – Updated NIOSH REL from 7.0ug/m3 to 1.0ug/m3.

November 6, 2013

 Modified Composition of Additive A (proprietary) at 0 to <1% 

concentration and added Additive D (proprietary) at 0 to <1% 

concentration.

 Changed from { }

November 21, 2013
{ } - 9 - 7/31/14 

 Updated Section 12.4 – Changed from product has poor water solubility 

(which is does) to “product has good mobility in soil”

June 6, 2014

 Section 1:

o Changed Product Name to 

o Added in Generic Description: Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes

 Section 6 – Changed cleanup method so only 1 bag is required.

 Section 8 – Engineering Measures: Eliminated reference to NIOSH and UK 

recommendation for HEPA filter on external exhaust. Added “If creating a 

mist, vapor or aerosol, use of enclosed and exhausted environment should be 

used.”

 Section 9 – Changed pH range to 6 to 10.

July 31, 2014

 Section 1 – Added the following:

o Recommended Use and Restrictions on Use: 

 Use as a thin film for electronic device applications

 Use only in liquid form 

 Section 2 – Changed “Acute Toxicity: Inhalation” from a category 4 to a 

category 5.