MSDS Of Yttrium Oxide

1. Identification of the Substance

Product details:
Trade name: Yttrium Oxide
Item Code: OX39
Supplier: Stanford Advanced Materials
23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.
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2. Composition/Constituents Data

Chemical characterisation:
Description: Yttrium Oxide (CAS# 1314-36-9), 100%
Identification number(s): EC Number: 2152335

3. Hazard Identification

Hazard description: Not applicable
Notes on specific hazards to human and the environment: Not applicable

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Supply fresh air immediately. If necessary, provide artificial respiration and keep the patient warm. Seek medical advice without delay.
Skin contact: Wash immediately with water and soap. Rinse thoroughly and obtain medical advice without delay.
Eye contact: Rinse the affected eye under running water for several minutes. Then consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Seek medical assistance immediately.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: The product is not flammable. Fire-fighting measures must be adapted to the surrounding fire conditions.
Protective equipment: A self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn, and an impervious full protective suit is recommended.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal safety measures: Wear suitable personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons at a safe distance and ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental protection measures: Do not allow the material to be released into the environment without the required regulatory approval.
Methods for cleaning-up/absorption: Recover mechanically.
Additional information:
Refer to section 7 for information on safe handling.
For details on personal protective equipment, see section 8.
For disposal information, refer to section 13.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling
Instructions for safe handling:
Keep the container tightly sealed.
Store in a cool, dry place in well-closed containers.
No special precautions are required when used correctly.
Notes for preventing explosions and fires:
The product is non-flammable.

Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and containers: No special requirements.
Incompatible storage: Do not store together with acids. Store separately from air.
Further storage conditions: This product is hygroscopic. It must be stored under dry inert gas in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool and dry place.

8. Exposure Control/Personal Protective Equipment

Additional information on the design of technical systems: Ensure that a properly operating chemical fume cupboard, designed for hazardous chemicals, is used with an average entry velocity of at least 100 ft per minute.
Components with exposure limit values requiring workplace monitoring:
Yttrium and compounds, expressed as Y
Mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 1
Belgium TWA 1
Germany TWA 5 for the inhalable fraction of the aerosol
Switzerland TWA 1
United Kingdom TWA 1; 3-stel
The Netherlands TWA 1
Denmark TWA 1
Finland TWA 1
Ireland TWA 1; 3-stel
OSHA PEL 1
Additional notes: No further information available
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygiene measures
Observe standard precautions when handling chemicals.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feed.
Remove all contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the work shift.
Respiratory protective equipment:
Use a suitable respirator when high concentrations prevail.
Hand protection: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety goggles
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: Powder
Colour: White to pale yellow
Odour: Odourless
Measurement/Range Unit Method
Change of state
Melting point/range: 2410 °C
Boiling point/range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature/onset: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous): Non-flammable.
Autoignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Explosion hazard: The product poses no explosion hazard.
Explosion limits: Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not determined
Density: At 20 °C, 5.01 g/cm³
Solubility/Miscibility with water: Insoluble

10. Stability and Reactivity

Thermal decomposition/conditions to avoid: Under correct usage and storage, no decomposition occurs.
Substances to avoid: Acids, air
Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions are known.
Hazardous decomposition products: None are known.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effects:
On the skin: Powder: causes irritation
On the eyes: Powder: causes irritation
Sensitisation: No sensitising effects are known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: Yttrium, being similar to the lanthanides, may exhibit anticoagulant effects on the blood. Exposure to lanthanides may also result in heat sensitivity, itching, elevated sense of smell and taste, and liver damage.
Additional toxicological notes: To the best of our knowledge, the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully characterised. No classification data regarding the carcinogenic properties of this substance have been provided by the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

12. Ecological Information

General notes: The material must not be released into the environment without the relevant regulatory permits.

13. Disposal Considerations

Product:
Recommendation: For proper disposal, adhere to state, local or national regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be carried out in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

14. Transport Information

Not classified as dangerous goods for transport.
Specific regulations:
Danger class: None
Road transport ADR/RID (cross-border):
ADR/RID Class: None
Sea transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: None

Additional transport information:
Not hazardous according to the above specifications.

15. Regulatory Information

Product-related hazard statements: When handling chemicals, observe the general safety instructions.
National regulations: All constituents of this product are listed in the chemical substances register of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act.
Information on usage restrictions: For use only by technically qualified personnel.

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