Bismuth Carbonate

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Bismuth Carbonate

Other Names

Bismuth carbonate, basic; bismuth oxycarbonate

Product Number(s)

C210

CAS Number

5892-10-4

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Danger

Hazard Statement(s)

Not available.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions. CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

No special measures required.

Conditions for safe storage

No special requirements.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Goggles recommended during refilling.

Skin protection

• Protection of hands:
• The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
• Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
• Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
• Material of gloves
• The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
• Penetration time of glove material
• The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

Respiratory protection

Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Light yellow powder.

Odour

Odourless

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

Not determined.

Density

6.86 g/cm³

Boiling Point

Undetermined.

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

• When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects to our experience and the information provided to us.
• The substance is not subject to classification according to the latest version of the EU lists.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

None

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

No information available.

Special precautions for users

No information available.

Additional information

No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

15 August 2023

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.