BISMUTH (III) OXIDE

Safety Data Sheet 

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Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. PRODUCT ID: Syn: Bismuth trioxide; Bismuthous oxide; Bismuth yellow. CAS No.: 1304-76-3   EC-No.:  215-134-7	
Weight: 465.96 	Formula: Bi2O3

2.HAZARDS ID: GHS: Not a hazardous substances     

HMIS:  Health Hazard: 1 Chronic health hazard: * Flammability:  0 Physical hazards: 0	
NFPA RATING:  Health hazard: 0   Fire:  0   Reactivity hazard: 0

Potential Health: Eyes: May cause eye irritation.   Skin: May cause skin irritation.  
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.  May cause liver and kidney damage.  
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.     Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage.
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION:
Chemical Name 		                  C AS No.			Percent			Hazardous
Bismuth Trioxide		                  1304-76-3		 >99			    No 	

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water as precaution.  Skin: If contact, flush skin with plenty of soap & water. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give water to rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult a Physician. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.  Consult a Physician. Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent, and full protective gear. Irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing: Use water spray, dry chemical, Carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Special hazards:  Bismuth oxides. Flash Pt: N/A. Auto-ignition Temp: N/A Explosion Limits: N/A

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.  Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.  

8. EXPOSURE, PPE:   Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Chemical				ACGIH		NIOSH		OSHA - Final / Vacated PEL’s
Bismuth trioxide			None listed	None listed	None listed

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm nitrile
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. 
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Relative Density: 8.93 g/cm3 at 20°C
Appearance: yellow powder Melting Pt: 825 ° C (1,517°F) Solubility: slightly soluble 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Stability: Stable at room temp in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Avoid: No data available. Incompatibilities:  Strong oxidizing agents 
Hazardous Decomp. Products: see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO:  RTECS:  EB 2984460 LD50/LC50:  :  Oral, rat: LD50 = >2000 mg/kg:
Carcinogenicity: CAS#   1304-76-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Environmental Toxicity: .Toxicity to fish   LC50 – Fish -> 100 mg/l – 96 h

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.   
RCRA P-Series: None listed.              RCRA U-Series: None listed. 

14. TRANSPORT INFO:  Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFO:  SARA 311/312 Hazards   Chronic Health hazard.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have RQ/TPQ.
Section 313    No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. 
STATE CAS# 1304-76-3 is not present on state lists from CA,  MA, MN, FL. 
Pennsylvania Right to Know:    Dibismuth trioxide
New Jersey Right to Know:   Dibismuth trioxide
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. 

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:  European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
WGK (Water Danger/Protection):  CAS# 1304-76-3:   1
Canada - DSL/NDSL: CAS# 1304-76-3 is listed on Canada’s DSL List. 
Canada – WHMIS: This product does not have a WHMIS classification. 
CAS# 1304-76-3 is not listed on Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List. 

16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information 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.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.