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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Ytterbium Yb
Trade Name: Form ula:
7440-6 4-4
CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
Ytterbium 0-100 N/E N/E
15 m g/m 3 (dust), 5 m g/m 3 (resp) 10 m g/m 3 total dust
Particulates not otherwise regulated 0-100
OSH A H azard: Yes
SARA Title III Hazard Classification: Fire Hazard and Reactive Hazard.
III PHYSICAL DATA
2181 oC 1506 oC
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
6.96 N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapo r Density:
N/A 0
Vapor Pressure: % V olatiles:
Silver solid (ingot, chunk , foil, powd er), no odor. Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Solubility in H 2O:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flam mab le Limits: Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Dry chemical, Class D Extinguisher. DO NOT USE WATER.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Avoid creating fine dusts, beca use as a po wder, this produ ct is capable o f creating a d ust
explosion.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Inhalation: May be harm ful if inhaled. G ood industrial hyg iene prac tice suggests limiting exposure to all respirable particulates.
Ingestion: Evidence suggests low toxicity potential due to poor absorption by the oral route.
Skin : Evidence suggests low toxicity potential due to poor skin absorption. May cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Other: Has anticoagulant effect when given intravenously.
Chro nic Effects: No data found.
Carcino genicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No AC GIH : No
Significant Laboratory Data with Possible Relevance to Man: No data found.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by O verexposure: No data found.
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Rem ove from area o f exp osure. If no t breathing , give artificial respiration. If breathin g is difficult, giv e oxyge n.
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: If swallowed and victim is fully conscious, induce vomiting imm ediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking
finger do wn throa t. GET IM MED IAT E M ED ICA L A TT EN TIO N.
SK IN: In case of contact, immediately wash with soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Remove any contaminated clothing and
shoes. Thoro ugh ly clean co ntam inated clothing and shoes before reu se. Get m edical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes using an eyewash fountain. Lift upper
and low er lids and rinse well under them . Get m edical attention if irritation develops or persists.
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 information found.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Avoid creating dusts. Air and moisture sensitive.
Incompatibility (Material to avoid): Strong ac ids, strong oxidizing m aterials and ha logens.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: The nature of decomposition products is not know.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Elim inate all sourc es of ig nition. Eva cuate area. We ar appropriate
protective gear. Sweep into appropriate container. Avoid creating dust. DO N OT use "shop" vacuum as this may cause a fire.
Ventilate area. W ash sp ill area after m aterial pickup is comp lete.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose o f in accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: In dusting conditions, use a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask.
Ventilation: Provide adequ ate ventilation. U se local exh aust as need ed to m aintain airborne exposure below control lim its.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields, Chemical Wo rkers Dust-Proof Go ggles (under dusting con ditions).
Protective Clothing: Work clothes and gloves.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Air and mo isture
sensitive. Store away from oxidizers and other materials listed under incompatibility (section VI). STORE UNDER ARGON OR
OTH ER INER T ENV IRONM ENT . Avoid breathing dusts. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Do not rub eyes
with soiled hand s.
Wo rk Practices: Do not sto re, use, and/or co nsume foods, be verages, tobacco products, or cosm etics in areas w here this m aterial is
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stored. Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using the toilet. Wash exposed
skin p rom ptly to rem ove accid entally splash es of contact with this m aterial. M aintain a sink, safety show er and eyewash fo untain in
the work area. Have oxygen readily available.
TSCA Inventory Status: Product is TSCA certified.
Transportation Status: Powd er an d Th in Fo il: Flam ma ble solid, n.o.s. (Yb me tal), UN 132 5. Ingot and Chunk: Not regulated.
Rep ortab le Qu antity (R Q), un der SA RA Title III: Not listed.
State/International Right-to-know Regulations: None listed.
WAR NING STATEMENTS : Flammable Solid When a Powder or Thin Foil. All Forms Will React with Dilute Acids Emitting
Flam mable/explosion H ydro gen G as.
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 1989
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