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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Yttrium Chloride Lanthanides
Trade Name: Chem ical Nature:
YCl 3 10025 -94-2
Molecu lar F orm ula: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
1 m g/m 3 1 m g/m 3
Yttrium Compounds 0-100
III PHYSICAL DATA
N/A N/A
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg: Melting Point:
2.18 @ 0 oC N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapo r Density:
N/A 4.5 - 5 .8
Vapor Pressure: pH:
White to pale ye llow cry stalline solid, odorless Solu ble
Appearance and Odor: Solubility in H 2O:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method used): N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters sh ould wear NIOS H/M SH A approve d self-c ontained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing. Cool containers exposed to fire with water.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Under fire conditions, toxic, corrosive fumes are emitted.
Ha zardous D ecom position M aterials (un der fire co nditions): Hydrogen chloride, chlorine
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
W arning Statem ents: Severe eye irritant. Harmful if inhaled.
Acute an d Chro nic Health Effects:
Eye: Acute: Severe irritant. Can cause redness, irritation, tissue destruction.
Skin : Acute: Skin absorption not likely. Slightly irritating. May cause redness, and inflamm ation.
Inhalation: Acute: Low acute inhalation toxicity. May cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Acute: Harmful if ingested. May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritation.
Chro nic Effects: This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or
suspected hum an carcin ogen s.
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.
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 consciou s and alert, giv e 2-3 glasses of w ater to d rink and indu ce vo mitin g be touching back of throat w ith
a finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek imm ediate medical attention. Do not
leave victim unattended. V om iting m ay occur spontaneou sly. To prev ent asp iration of sw allow ed product, lay victim on sid e with
head low er than w aist. If vomitin g occurs a nd th e victim is consciou s, give water to fu rther d ilute the chem ical.
SK IN: In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops or persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Clean contaminated clothing and shoes before re-use.
EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops or persists or if visual changes occu r.
Notes To Physician: All treatm ents sh ould be based on o bserv ed signs an d sym ptom s of distress in the patient. Co nside ration shou ld
be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Treat symptomatically. No
specific antidote available.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to be Avoided: Dusting conditions, and open flames
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Stron g A cids, Strong bases, m oisture , strong oxid izing agen ts
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to be Taken if Spilled or Released: Sweep or vacuum up and place in an appropriate closed container. Clean up residual
material by washing area with water. Spills may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to state and/or
local agen cies.
Waste Disposal Method: In accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal W aste Dispo sal Regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): NIO SH /MSH A approve d air-p urifying (h alf-m ask/fu ll-face) respira tor w ith
cartridges/can ister approv ed for u se against du sts, mists and fum es.
Ventilation: Use local ex haust to m aintain con centration a t low levels.
Eye/Face Protection: Chemic al safety glasses with side shields or splash proof gogg les. An em ergency eye w ash m ust be readily
available in the work area.
Skin Protection: Skin contact sho uld b e m inim ized th rough u se of g loves and suitable long-sleeved clothing (ie. Shirts an d pants).
Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Avoid d irect or prolong ed co ntact w ith skin and eyes. Avoid b reathing d usts.
Dry pow ders c an build static electricity charges wh en su bjected to the friction of co nve ying , mix ing o r sliding . Prov ide ad equ ate
precautions, suc h as electrical grou ndin g, or in ert atm ospheres wh en m aterial is used in the presen ce of flam ma ble m aterials to
prevent ignition. Store in an area that is dry. Store in tigh tly closed co ntainers.
-Yttrium Chloride 2-
W ork Pra ctice C ontrols: Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general
me asure s should b e taken w hen wo rking w ith or h and ling this ma terial:
1) Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas where this material is stored.
2) 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.
3) W ash expo sed sk in pro mp tly to remo ve ac ciden tal splash es of contact with this m aterial.
Transportation Status: The listed transportation classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package size,
mo de of sh ipment or oth er regulatory descriptors.
TSCA Inventory Status: The hydrated components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory under their parent anhydrous
com pou nds.
State Regulations: This product does not contain any components that are regulated under California Proposition 65.
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
Issue Date: December 1995
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