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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Lan thanum Carb ona te La 2(CO 3) 3, nH 2O
Trade Name: Form ula:
Carbonic acid, lanthanum (3+) salt, octahydrate. 6487-3 9-4
Synonyms: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated Respirable Fraction: OSHA /TW A - 5 mg /m 3
Particulates N ot O therw ise Regulated T otal D ust: OSHA /TW A - 1 5 m g/m 3
HM IS Ratings (0-4): Hea lth: 0 Flam mab ility: 0 Reactivity: 0
NFPA R atings: Hea lth: 0 Flam mab ility: 0 Reactivity: 0
SAR A T itle III: No
III PHYSICAL DATA
N/A N/A
Boiling Point Range: Melting Point Range:
N/A N/A
Vapor Pressure: Vapo r Density:
Insoluble N/A
Solubility in H 2O: Specific Gravity:
White pow der solid, od orless. N/A
Appearance and Odor: pH:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters sh ould wear NIOS H/M SH A approve d self-c ontained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Thermal decomposition releases oxides of carbon.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure: Acute:
Inhalation: May cause wheezing, upper respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Low acute oral toxicity.
Skin : Non-irritating.
Eye: Slightly irritating. May cause foreign body irritation only.
Chro nic Effects: Prolong ed con tact may cause ch ronic bro nchitis.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Expo sure: Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory problems
such as asthma , emp hysem a or bro nchitis.
Carcino genicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No AC GIH : No
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation
or distress con tinues.
INGESTION: If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended.
SK IN: In case of co ntact, wash with plen ty of soap and w ater. Seek m edical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE: Rinse particulate matter from ey e. Seek med ical attention if irritation develops or persists or if visual changes occur.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration
should b e given to the possibility that overexpo sure to ma terials oth er than this p roduct m ay have occu rred. Treat sym ptom atically.
No specific antidote available.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Dusting c onditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong ac ids.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Thermal decomposition will produce oxides of carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wearing appropriate protective gear described in section VIII, sweep or
vacuum up and p lace in an ap propriate closed container . Clean up re sidua l material by washing area w ith water. D o no t flush to
drain.
Waste Disposal Method: In accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: Air-p urifying (h alf-m ask/fu ll-face) respira tor w ith cartrid ges/canister approved fo r use against dusts, m ists
and fu mes.
Ventilation: General area dilution/exhaust ventilation. Wet processing methods to reduce dust generation.
Protective Gloves: Impe rmeable glov es.
Eye Protection: ANSI Z87 approved safety glasses
Other Protective Gear: Skin contact should be minimized through use of gloves and suitable long-sleeved clothing (i.e., shirts and
pants). Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.
IX SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store in tightly closed containers. Store in an area that is dry. Avoid direct or
prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dusts. Any containers or equipment used should be decontaminated
immediately after use.
W ork Pra ctice C ontrols: Do not sto re, use, and/or co nsume foods, be verages, tobacco products, or cosm etics in areas w here this
ma terial is store d. W ash h and s and face carefu lly before eating , drink ing, u sing to bacco, ap plyin g cosmetics, or u sing th e toilet.
Wash expo sed sk in pro mp tly to remo ve ac ciden tal splash es of contact with this m aterial.
W arning Statem ents: DUSTS IN HIGH CONCENTRA TIONS MAY CAU SE SKIN, EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
-Lanthanum Carbonate 2-
IRRITATION.
EPA Haza rdous W aste: No
US Department of Transportation Shipping Name: Not regulated.
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S. Dierks
Date: December 2001
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