GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
3981
HOLMIUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Holmium Chloride, Anhydrous NR No
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
HoCl 3 N/A 271.29 10138-62-2
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 3.7; Melting point 178掳C; Very soluble in water.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Light yellow granules and powder. Odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous reactivity. Hygroscopic.
FIRE HAZARDS
May decompose in a general fire emitting HCl. Firefighters wear SCBA.
NFPA # 1-0-0.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire. N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed. May act as blood
anticoagulant. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not established. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Store in well sealed containers.
FIRST AID
Wash contact area thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, see a physician. If
swallowed, give water or milk to drink and get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Wash up with water. Disposal to sanitary drain with large volume of water. Check local
regulations.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
3981 MDM September 21, 2006
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