Gadolinium chloride hexahydrate
Agent Name
Gadolinium chloride hexahydrate
CAS Number
13450-84-5
Formula
Cl3-Gd.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Gadolinium trichloride hexahydrate; Gadolinium chloride, hydrate (1:6); [ChemIDplus] Gadolinium(III) chloride hexahydrate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] Light gray solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes liver changes and effects on transaminases in acute intravenous studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Gadolinium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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