Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Yttrium Nitrate, hydrate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Yttrium Nitrate, hydrate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Flash Points Not applicable.
Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Products of Combustion Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of of combustible materials of organic materials
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Special Remarks on Danger! Oxidizer!
Contact with other material may cause fire. Contact with combustible or organic materials may cause fire.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill
Oxidizing material.
Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance
damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas;
Yttrium Nitrate, hydrate
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from combustible material.. Do not
breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label
when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as combustible materials,
organic materials, alkalis.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Separate from acids, alkalies,
reducing agents and combustibles. See NFPA 43A, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Crystalline solid.) Odor Odorless.
Not available.
Taste
Molecular Weight 274.94 g/mole
White.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Boiling Point Not available.
Melting Point Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity Not available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density Not available.
Not available.
Volatility
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Soluble in cold water, hot water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Instability Temperature Not available.
Conditions of Instability Dust generation, incompatibles
Incompatibility with various Highly reactive with combustible materials, organic materials.
substances Reactive with alkalis.
Corrosivity Not available.
Yttrium Nitrate, hydrate
Special Remarks on Oxidizer
Reactivity Incompatible with strong bases, easily oxidized materials, organic materials, flammable substances.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: blood.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Humans Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal data.
Chronic Effects on Humans May affect genetic material based on animal data.
May cause cancer (tumorigenic) based on animal data.
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes moderate to severe eye irritation.
Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation, chemical pneumonia, shortness of breath and wheezing.
Ingestion: May be harmful if ingested. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and
possible holes in the esophagus.
The first clinical signs associated with nitrate poisoning include: Gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, nausea,
vomiting(spontaneous vomiting), diarrhea, metabolic acidosis. Purging and diuresis can be expected. The toxicity
of nitrates is due to the in vivo conversion to nitrites. The primary toxic effects of nitrites include orthostatic
hypotension (due to perpheral vasodilation) and methemoglobinemia (the formation of methemoglobin in the blood
which causes deficient oxygenation of the blood due to decreased available hemoglobin). Other symptoms may
include muscular weakness, dizziness, lightheadness, fatigue, throbbing headache, general depression, mental
impairment, incoordination, seizures convulsions, bradycardia or tachydardia (slow or fast heart beat),
dysrhythmias, dyspnea. Furthermore, methemoglobinemia due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood can lead to
progressive cyanosis, and coma. Cyanosis is first visible as a bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes and
unpigmented areas of the body.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Under some circumstances methemoglobinemia occurs individuals when the nitrate is converted by
bacteria in the stomach to the nitrite. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rapid or slow heart beat, irregular breathing,
convulsions, symptoms similar to acute ingestion, coma and death can occur should this conversion take place.
Repeated or prolonged ingestion may also affect the liver and cause anorexia (weight loss).
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Yttrium Nitrate, hydrate
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification CLASS 5.1: Oxidizing material.
: Nitrate, Inorganic, n.o.s (Yttrium Nitrate) UNNA: 1477 PG: III
Identification
Not available.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
OXIDIZER
5.1
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Yttrium Nitrate
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
CLASS C: Oxidizing material.
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC)
R8- Contact with combustible material S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
may cause fire. immediately with plenty of water and seek
R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. medical advice.
S36- Wear suitable protective clothing.
S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
0 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Yttrium Nitrate, hydrate
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
5.1
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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