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LANTHANUM NITRATE, 6-HYDRATE
1. Chemical Product And Company Identification
Company's Name: REAGENTS, INC.
Company's P. O. Box: 240746
Company's City: CHARLOTTE
Company's State: NC
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 28224
Company's Info Ph #: 704/554-7474, 800/732-8484
Date MSDS Prepared: April 24, 2003
Synonyms: None
CAS No.: 10099-59-9
Molecular Weight: 433.03
Chemical Formula: La(NO3)3. 6H2O
Product Codes: 2-22430
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Lanthanum Nitrate 10099-59-9 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: Irritation of mucous membranes.
Ingestion: None identified.
Skin Contact: Irritation.
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Eye Contact: Irritation.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, flush skin with water.
Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials, flammable materials, or powdered
metals can cause fire or explosion.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray.
Special Information: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Move exposed containers
from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Keep combustibles (wood, paper,
oil, etc.) away from spilled material. With clean shovel, carefully place material into clean, dry container
and cover; remove from area. Flush spill area with water.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Store separately and away from flammable and combustible materials.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust,
solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the
emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent
edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is
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apparent, consult an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are
not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying
respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or
coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of
solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: White Crystalline solid.
Odor: No information found.
Solubility: Appreciable (> 10%)
Specific Gravity: No information found.
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21oC (70oF): N/A
Boiling Point: 126oC (259oF)
Melting Point: 40oC (104oF)
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No information found.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong reducing agents, combustible materials.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture. Heat, flame, other sources of ignition.
11. Toxicological Information
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Lanthanum Nitrate (10099-59-9) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
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13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a
RCRA-approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (LANTHANUMNITRATE)
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1477
Packing Group: II
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (LANTHANUMNITRATE)
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1477
Packing Group: II
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Lanthanum Nitrate (10099-59-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Lanthanum Nitrate (10099-59-9) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Lanthanum Nitrate (10099-59-9) No No No Nitrate Cmpd
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
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Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Lanthanum Nitrate (10099-59-9) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.
Label Precautions:
Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not store near combustible
materials.Keep in tightly closed container. Wash thoroughly after handling. In case of fire, soak with
water. In case of spill, sweep up and remove. Flush spill area with water.
Label First Aid: Not applicable.
Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.
Disclaimer:
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Reagents, Inc. provides the information contained 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 product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose. REAGENTS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS
OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, REAGENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
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