Y2O3 Safety Information
Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: H315-H335*
Precautionary Statements: P304 + P340 + P312**
Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask type N95 (US), eye protection, gloves
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: ZG3850000
*HAZARD STATEMENTS
There are 72 individual and 17 combined hazard statements. These bear a unique alphanumeric code consisting of one letter and three digits:
the letter "H" (denoting hazard statement);
a digit indicating the type of hazard, as follows:
- "2" for physical hazards
- "3" for health hazards
- "4" for environmental hazards
followed by two digits corresponding to the sequential numbering of hazards based on the inherent properties of the substance or mixture, for instance, explosive properties (codes from 200 to 210) and flammability (codes from 220 to 230), etc.
**PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
There are 116 individual and 33 combined precautionary statements. These carry a unique alphanumeric code comprising one letter and three digits:
the letter "P" (for precautionary statement);
a number that indicates the category of the precautionary statement, as follows:
- "1" for general precautionary statements
- "2" for prevention-related statements
- "3" for response-related statements
- "4" for storage-related statements
- "5" for disposal-related statements
followed by two digits corresponding to the sequential numbering of the precautionary statements