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Safety Data Sheet

Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Solution

 

(For Research & Development Use Only)

1. Product and Company Information

Product Name:

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)

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

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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

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

Physical Hazards 

Corrosive to metals Not classified

Oral Category 5

Dermal Category 5

InhalationGasses Not classified

InhalationVapors Not classified

Acute

toxicity

InhalationDusts and

Mists

Category 4

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

toxicity-Repeated exposure

Not classified

Health Hazards 

Aspiration hazard Not classified

Hazardous Acute aquatic toxicity Not classified

to the

aquatic

environment

Chronic aquatic toxicity

Not classified

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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/Data on Ingredients

Concentration Range:

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

Concentration < 1%

Ammonium Nitrate: CAS #: 6484-52-2

Concentration < 0.1%

Additive A Proprietary

Concentration < 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:

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.

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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. 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, which should then be

sealed inside a second similar 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

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.

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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. (NIOSH and The Health and Safety Executive in the

United Kingdom recommends the use of a HEPA filter on the exhaust leaving the

facility if it has the potential to posses carbon nanotubes).

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: 2 to 12

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid:

Burning of liquid without proper ventilation.

Materials to Avoid:

Acids. Alkali metals. Alkalis. Halogens.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Carbon Monoxide (CO).

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11. Toxicological Information

Toxicological Information:

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

However, NIOSH recommends an 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 poor water-solubility.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria.

12.6. Other adverse effects

None known.

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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

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

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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.

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