**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 10099-59-9 |Lanthanum nitrate | 100.0 | 233-238-0 |
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Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases: 8
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.The toxicological
properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
No information reported.
Skin:
No information reported.
Ingestion:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of
this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote:
No specific antidote exists.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of
combustible materials.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Local exhaust may be necessary to control concentrations to
acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when
necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 126 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 40 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Very soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: La(NO3)3.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 433.0006
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, temperatures above 100??C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong reducing agents, combustibles.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 10099-59-9: OE5075000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10099-59-9: Oral, rat: LD50 = 4500 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lanthanum nitrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
For further information, contact Fisher Scientific.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
CDG/CPL
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, NOS
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: II
IMO
No information available.
IATA
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases:
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10099-59-9:
Canada
CAS# 10099-59-9 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 10099-59-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10099-59-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 6/25/1996 Revision #2 Date: 12/12/1997
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
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merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
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or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
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