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Cerium Oxalate
Ce2(C2O4)3.xH2O
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Cerium Oxalate is highly insoluble in water and converts to the oxide when heated (calcined). Cerium Oxalate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. The numerous commercial applications for cerium include metallurgy, glass and glass polishing, ceramics, catalysts, and in phosphors. In steel manufacturing it is used to remove free oxygen and sulfur by forming stable oxysulfides and by tying up undesirable trace elements, such as lead and antimony. It is considered to be the most efficient glass polishing agent for precision optical polishing. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available.

Cerium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f26s2. In its elemental form cerium's CAS number is 7440-45-1. The cerium atom has a radius of 182.5.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 181.pm. Cerium is one of the products manufactured and distributed under the tradename AE Rare Earths. Cerium is the most abundant of the rare earths metals. It is characterized chemically by having two valence states , the +3 cerous and +4 ceric states. The ceric state is the only non-trivalent rare earth ion stable in aqueous solutions. It is, therefore, strongly acidic. It is also a strong oxidizer. The cerous state closely resembles the other trivalent rare earths. The numerous commercial applications for cerium include metallurgy, glass and glass polishing, ceramics, catalysts, as the electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells when doped with yttrium, gadolinium or samarium and in phosphors.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Ce2(C2O4)3.xH2O 15750-47-7 Yellow 544.29       Soluble in water and strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
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Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Cerium (III) oxalate
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Cerium (III) oxalate, hydrate (CAS# 15750-47-7), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EC Number: 607-007-00-3
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: Xn Harmful
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting:
      Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      No special measures required.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
      This product is hygroscopic.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
      Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Powder
    • Colour:
      Yellow
      White
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:       Decomposes before melting.
      Not determined
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Danger of explosion:               Product is not explosive.

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Slightly soluble
      Not determined
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Acids
      Oxidizing agents
      Water/moisture
    • Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      Danger by skin resorption.
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     6.1 (T5) Toxic substances.
    • Kemler Number:            60
    • UN-Number:                3288
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Label                     6.1
    • Designation of goods:     3288 TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Cerium
                                 (III) oxalate)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        6.1
    • UN Number:                3288
    • Label                     6.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Cerium (III)
                                 oxalate)

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
    • UN/ID Number:             3288
    • Label                     6.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Cerium (III)
                                 oxalate)
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful

    • Risk phrases: 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.

    • Safety phrases: 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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