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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato thallium (I), 99% Tl(TMHD)    
   CAS Registry Number:       56713-38-3    
   Formula:       Tl(C11H19O2)    
   EINECS Number:       none    
   Chemical Family:       metal beta-diketonate complexes    
   Synonym:       Dipivaloylmethane, thallium complex    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       56713-38-3       100%       0.1 mg/m3 (sol Tl)       0.1 mg/m3 (sol Tl)    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Thallium compounds are very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. May be irritating to skin, eyes and
   Emergency Overview:
   respiratory tract. Danger of cumulative effects.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, skin, inhalation of dust.    
   Eye Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.    
   Inhalation:       Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.    
   Very toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may result in swelling of the feet and legs, mental confusion, paralysis,
   Ingestion:
   angina-like pains.
   Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Acute poisoning results in pain of the extremities, fever, nausea and
   Acute Health Affects:
   vomiting, jumbled speech, tremors, convulsions, kidney failure, and pulmonary edema.
   Danger of cumulative effects. Prolonged exposure to thallium compounds has been reported to lead to
   Chronic Health Affects:       discoloration of the hair, which later falls out, joint pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, severe pain in the legs,    
   albuminuria, and optic neuritis. Possible mutagen.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
   Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
   Skin Exposure:
   assistance if irritation persists.
   Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
   Inhalation:
   in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
   Seek medical attention immediately for possible antidote and treatment. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim
   Ingestion:
   water (only if conscious).

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       none    
   Explosion Limits:       none    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam    
   If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and toxic thallium oxide dust.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.    

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
   Respirator:
   requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       off-white xtl.    
   Molecular Weight:       387.62    
   Melting Point:       159-164°    
   Boiling Point:       dec.260°C subl.110°/.1mm    
   Vapor Pressure:       subl. 110°/0.1mm    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable solid    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents    
   Decomposition Products:       Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and toxic thallium oxides and carbonates.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       No data available    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No data available    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data available    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       Toxic to aquatic organisms . May cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment.    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Thallium compounds, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       6.1    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       II    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 1707    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Thallium compound, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       6.1    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       II    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 1707    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound: See Category Code N760 for reporting.    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A