Yttrium (EC: 231-174-8)
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Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P222 |
Do not allow contact with air. |
P231 |
Handle and store contents under inert gas/... |
P233 |
Keep container tightly closed. |
P240 |
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
P241 |
Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P302+P335+P334 |
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 1 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 1 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 500 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Dark-gray to black, odorless powder. Soft silvery-white metal in bulk.
| Boiling Point | 5301°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Specific Gravity | 4.47 |
Target Organs
pulmonary irritation in animals
Synonyms
yttrium metal
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 23993
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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